Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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 Shape
feather-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Snapdragon
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
snapdragon
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Löwenmaul
In French
Flamboyant bleu
muflier
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
boca de dragón
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
snapdragon
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
snapdragon
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
lwia paszcza
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Anthurium
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Snapdragon
Season and care of Jacaranda and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Snapdragon season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Snapdragon Physical Information
Jacaranda and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Snapdragon are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Snapdragon
Care of Jacaranda and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.