Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Leucojum aestivum
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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 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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Leucojum
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Leucojum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Leucojum
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Leucojum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Leucojum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Leucojum
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Leucojum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Leucojum and Jacaranda
Season and care of Leucojum and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Jacaranda Physical Information
Leucojum and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Jacaranda are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Jacaranda
Care of Leucojum and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.