Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
हल्दी
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Kurkuma
In French
Flamboyant bleu
curcuma
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
curcuma
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
kurkuma
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Zingiberales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Turmeric
Season and care of Jacaranda and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Turmeric season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Turmeric Physical Information
Jacaranda and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Turmeric are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Turmeric
Care of Jacaranda and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.