Jacaranda

Scented Geranium

About Jacaranda and Scented Geranium

Jacaranda

Scented Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Caribbean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

18200

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1210-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm38.14 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Pelargonium

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Pelargonium

In French

Flamboyant bleu

pélargonium

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

pelargonium

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

pelargônio

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

pelargonia

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Geraniales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Pelargonium

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

18200

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Scented Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Scented Geranium? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Scented Geranium. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Scented Geranium

Season and care of Jacaranda and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Scented Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.

Jacaranda and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Jacaranda and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Jacaranda and Scented Geranium

Care of Jacaranda and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.