Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean
South America, Argentina
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Perennial
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Spring Starflower
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
primavera Starflower
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Jacaranda and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Spring Starflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Jacaranda and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Spring Starflower
Care of Jacaranda and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.