Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Caribbean
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PROTEA
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Protea plant
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Protea Pflanze
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
usine de Protea
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
planta de protea
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Protea roślin
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Protea herba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Scrophulariales
Family
Proteaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Protea and Jacaranda
Season and care of Protea and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Jacaranda season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Protea and Jacaranda Physical Information
Protea and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Protea 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 Protea and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Protea and Jacaranda
Care of Protea and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Protea 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.