Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean
Types
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Grassland
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Sun Star
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Sun Star
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Sun Star
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Sun Star
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Sun Star
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Sun Star
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Sun Star
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Sun Star
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asparagaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Sun Star and Jacaranda
Season and care of Sun Star and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Sun Star and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sun Star season is Spring and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sun Star and Jacaranda Physical Information
Sun Star and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sun Star and Jacaranda are as follows:
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sun Star and Jacaranda
Care of Sun Star and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sun Star 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 Sun Star 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.