Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Blue
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Jacaranda and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Jacaranda and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and White Star Creeper season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Jacaranda and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and White Star Creeper
Care of Jacaranda and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.