Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
United States
Caribbean
Types
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Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Rich Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, White
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 Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Phlox bifida
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Phlox bifida
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Phlox bifida
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Phlox bifida
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
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Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Jacaranda
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Jacaranda season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Jacaranda Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Jacaranda are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox bifida and Jacaranda
Care of Phlox bifida and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Phlox bifida 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.