Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
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
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Shell Ginger
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Shell Ginger
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Zingiberales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Jacaranda and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Shell Ginger season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Jacaranda and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Shell Ginger
Care of Jacaranda and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.