Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Caribbean
Canary Islands
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Echium pininana
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lobed
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, 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, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Tree Echium
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Baum Aciam
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
árbol Aciam
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
árvore Aciam
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jacaranda and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Tree Echium. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Tree Echium
Season and care of Jacaranda and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Tree Echium season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Tree Echium Physical Information
Jacaranda and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Tree Echium are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Tree Echium
Care of Jacaranda and Tree Echium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.