Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Caribbean
Types
not available
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the 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
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Lignum Vitae
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Lignum Vitae
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Palo santo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
pau-santo
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
lignum Vitae
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda
Care of Lignum Vitae and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.