Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Water carefully
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
रो अंजीर
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Birkenfeige
In French
Flamboyant bleu
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
higo llorón
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
chorando fig
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
płacz rys
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Urticales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Jacaranda and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Weeping Fig season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Jacaranda and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Weeping Fig
Care of Jacaranda and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.