Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Texas
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Desert, In desert grasslands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
13-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Pale Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Dry root rot, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Astrophytum asterias
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Star Cactus, Sand Dollar Cactus
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
रेत डॉलर कैक्टस
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Sand Dollar Cactus
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Cacto do dólar de areia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Sand Dollar Cactus
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sand Dollar Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Astrophytum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Sand Dollar Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Sand Dollar Cactus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sand Dollar Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sand Dollar Cactus is Not Available.
Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sand Dollar Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sand Dollar Cactus flower color: Red and Yellow
- Sand Dollar Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus
Care of Jacaranda and Sand Dollar Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sand Dollar Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sand Dollar Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.