Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Polemonium
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.