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About Jasmine and Jacaranda


About Jacaranda and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Africa   
Caribbean   

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
18   
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
10-12   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White   
White, Lavender, Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Brown   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
feather-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Frost   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting   

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Bark, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens   
JACARANDA caerulea   

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia   
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony   

In Hindi
चमेली   
Neeli Gulmohur   

In German
Jasmin   
Palisanderholzbaum   

In French
Jasmin   
Flamboyant bleu   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

In Portuguese
Jasmin   
Jacarandá-mimoso   

In Polish
Jasmin   
Jakaranda mimozolistna   

In Latin
Jasmin   
Jacaranda mimosifolia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Bignoniaceae   

Genus
Jasminium   
Jacaranda   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids   
Asterids   

Tribe
Jasmineae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
18   
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Jacaranda

Wondering what are the properties of Jasmine and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Jasmine and Jacaranda. Jasmine has thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Jasmine has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Jasmine and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Jacaranda

Season and care of Jasmine and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Jasmine and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.

Jasmine and Jacaranda Physical Information

Jasmine and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Jacaranda are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Jacaranda

Care of Jasmine and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Jasmine 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.

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