Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
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
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
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
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hens
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Water Spinach
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Water Spinach
Season and care of Jacaranda and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Water Spinach season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Water Spinach Physical Information
Jacaranda and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Water Spinach are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Water Spinach
Care of Jacaranda and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.