Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Feronia limonia, Limonia acidissima
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Greyish Brown, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
-
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
कबिट
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Kawista
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Kawista
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Limonia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Properties of Jacaranda and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Wood Apple. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Wood Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Wood Apple has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Wood Apple
Season and care of Jacaranda and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Wood Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Wood Apple Physical Information
Jacaranda and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Wood Apple are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Wood Apple
Care of Jacaranda and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.