Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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
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
Aphids, Insects
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Kukui and Jacaranda
Season and care of Kukui and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Jacaranda Physical Information
Kukui and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Jacaranda are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Jacaranda
Care of Kukui and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.