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About Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda


About Jacaranda and Saharan Myrtle


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
North Africa  
Caribbean  

Types
Myrtus nivellei  
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana  

Number of Varieties
0  
99+
18  
99+

Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains  
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-12  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-9  

Sunset Zone
Not Availble  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Bushy, Evergreen  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
200.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
200.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
White, Lavender, Blue Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Black, Blue  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
feather-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Moisture  
Drought, Frost  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs less watering  
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Ample Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Average Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Less Watering  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting  

Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree  
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot  

Plant Tolerance
Moisture  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
Yes  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds  

Allergy
-  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds  
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems  
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines  
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei  
JACARANDA caerulea  

Common Name
Saharan myrtle  
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony  

In Hindi
Saharan myrtle  
Neeli Gulmohur  

In German
Saharan myrtle  
Palisanderholzbaum  

In French
myrte subsaharienne  
Flamboyant bleu  

In Spanish
mirto subsahariana  
Jacaranda mimosifolia  

In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά  
Jacaranda mimosifolia  

In Portuguese
murta Saharan  
Jacarandá-mimoso  

In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej  
Jakaranda mimozolistna  

In Latin
myrto Saharan  
Jacaranda mimosifolia  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Myrtales  
Scrophulariales  

Family
Myrtaceae  
Bignoniaceae  

Genus
Myrtus  
Jacaranda  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Asterids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
2  
99+
18  
99+

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Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda

Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Jacaranda has allergic reactions like . 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 Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda

Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Jacaranda season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.

Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda Physical Information

Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda are as follows:

Care of Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda

Care of Saharan Myrtle and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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