Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Sun Star
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Sun Star
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Sun Star
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sun Star
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Sun Star
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Sun Star
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sun Star
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Ornithogalum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Sun Star
Season and care of Jacaranda and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Sun Star season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Sun Star Physical Information
Jacaranda and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Sun Star are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Jacaranda and Sun Star
Care of Jacaranda and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.