Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
pinkroot
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Spigelia
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Spigelia
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Spigelia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Spigelia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Spigelia
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Spigelia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Loganiceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Jacaranda
Season and care of Pinkroot and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Jacaranda Physical Information
Pinkroot and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Jacaranda are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Jacaranda
Care of Pinkroot and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pinkroot 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.