Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Brazil
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
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 shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
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 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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Sinningia
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Sinningia
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Sinningia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sinningia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Sinningia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Sinningia
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Sinningia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sinningia
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sinningia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Sinningia Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sinningia are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Sinningia
Care of Jacaranda and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.