Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Central America, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Aphelandra squarrosa
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Stem Planting
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 over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Zebra Plant
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Zebra Plant
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Zebra Plant
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
ferus Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Aphelandra
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Jacaranda and Zebra Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Zebra Plant? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Zebra Plant. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Jacaranda and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Zebra Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is .
Jacaranda and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Jacaranda and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zebra Plant flower color:
- Zebra Plant leaf color:
Care of Jacaranda and Zebra Plant
Care of Jacaranda and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.