Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
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
Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Kermesbeere
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
POKEBERRY
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
alkiermes
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
pokeberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Properties of Pokeberry and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Jacaranda. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Pokeberry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Pokeberry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pokeberry and Jacaranda
Care of Pokeberry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pokeberry 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.