Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
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
Aphids, Mosquito
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bassia scoparia
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
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Season and Care of Kochia and Jacaranda
Season and care of Kochia and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Jacaranda season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kochia and Jacaranda Physical Information
Kochia and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Kochia and Jacaranda
Care of Kochia and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.