Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Longan
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Longan
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Longan
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
longane
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Longan
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Longan
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Longan
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Longan
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Longan
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Sapindaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Longan and Jacaranda
Season and care of Longan and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Longan and Jacaranda Physical Information
Longan and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Jacaranda are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Longan and Jacaranda
Care of Longan and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.