Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Mentha spicata
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Spearmint
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Grüne Minze
In French
Flamboyant bleu
menthe verte
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
menta verde
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
hortelã
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
mięta
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Spearmint
Season and care of Jacaranda and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Spearmint season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Spearmint Physical Information
Jacaranda and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Spearmint are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Spearmint
Care of Jacaranda and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.