Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Water Celery
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
El apio agua
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Aipo água
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Seler Woda
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Water Celery
Season and care of Jacaranda and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Water Celery season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Water Celery Physical Information
Jacaranda and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Water Celery are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Water Celery
Care of Jacaranda and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.