Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
taraw palm
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Taraw palme
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Taraw palma
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Taraw palma
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Arecales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Livistona
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Serdang
Season and care of Jacaranda and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Serdang season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Serdang Physical Information
Jacaranda and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Serdang are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Serdang
Care of Jacaranda and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.