Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Tree
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Mexican Bambus
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Bamboo 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.