Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Potentilla
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
plante Potentilla
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Potentilla
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Potentilla and Jacaranda
Season and care of Potentilla and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Jacaranda season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Potentilla and Jacaranda Physical Information
Potentilla and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Jacaranda are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Potentilla and Jacaranda
Care of Potentilla and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Potentilla 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.