Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
tail flower
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Schwanz Blume
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
tail flower
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Tailflower
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Anthocercis
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Tail Flower
Season and care of Jacaranda and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Tail Flower season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Tail Flower Physical Information
Jacaranda and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Tail Flower are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Tail Flower
Care of Jacaranda and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.