Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Caribbean
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Kapok baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Fromager
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Ceiba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Ceiba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Ceiba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bombacaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Properties of Kapok and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Kapok and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Kapok and Jacaranda. Kapok has thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Kapok does not have fragrant flowers. Kapok has allergic reactions like Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress and wheezing and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress and wheezing. 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 Kapok and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kapok and Jacaranda
Season and care of Kapok and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Jacaranda Physical Information
Kapok and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Jacaranda
Care of Kapok and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.