Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Echinopsis pachanoi
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
San Pedro
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Wachuma
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
San Pedro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Echinopsis
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and San Pedro
Season and care of Jacaranda and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and San Pedro season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and San Pedro Physical Information
Jacaranda and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and San Pedro are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and San Pedro
Care of Jacaranda and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.