Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Caribbean
Types
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Ivory
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, 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
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Biodiesel, Wax
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Spindle Palm
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Spindle Palm
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Spindelpalme
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Palmiste marron
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Spindle Palm
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Spindle Palm
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Spindle Palm
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Scrophulariales
Family
Arecaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Hyophorbe
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Spindle Palm and Jacaranda
Season and care of Spindle Palm and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Palm and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spindle Palm and Jacaranda Physical Information
Spindle Palm and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Palm and Jacaranda are as follows:
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spindle Palm and Jacaranda
Care of Spindle Palm and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm 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.