Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Club - shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
swan river daisy
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
daisy Swan River
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Brachyscome
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Swan River Daisy has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Swan River Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy
Care of Jacaranda and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.