Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
herbaceous annuals
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Pelargonium
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
pélargonium
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
pelargonium
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Pelargonium
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
pelargonia
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Pelargonium
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Geraniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Jacaranda
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Jacaranda Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Jacaranda are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Jacaranda
Care of Scented Geranium and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Scented Geranium 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.