Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
All sorts of environments
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Pelargonium
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Pelargonium
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Pelargonium
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Pelargonium
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Pelargonium
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Geraniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Jacaranda
Season and care of Pelargonium and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pelargonium and Jacaranda Physical Information
Pelargonium and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Jacaranda are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pelargonium and Jacaranda
Care of Pelargonium and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.