Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Low Elevation, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
Brown
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 Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS metuliferus
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Kiwano Melon
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Hornmelone
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Cucumis metulifer
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Cucumis metuliferus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Kiwano Melon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
pepino africano
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Ogórek kiwano
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Kiwano Melon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiwano Melon season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiwano Melon is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda
Care of Kiwano Melon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiwano Melon 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 Kiwano Melon 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.