Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Citrus
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Warmer regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Orange, Lemon yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Meyer Lemon
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Meyer Lemon
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda
Care of Meyer Lemon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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.