Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
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 less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
sasanqua
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
sasanqua
In French
Flamboyant bleu
sasanqua
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
sasanqua
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Sasankya
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Sasankya
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Theales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sasanqua
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sasanqua season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Sasanqua Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sasanqua are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Sasanqua
Care of Jacaranda and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.