Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Squash
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Squash
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Squash
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Squash
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
calabacín
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
σκουός
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
abóbora
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
kabaczek
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Cucurbita
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Squash
Season and care of Jacaranda and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Squash Physical Information
Jacaranda and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Squash are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Jacaranda and Squash
Care of Jacaranda and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.