Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Caribbean
Types
Echium pininana
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
tropical environments
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
feather-shaped
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
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
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, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Baum Aciam
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Properties of Tree Echium and Jacaranda
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Jacaranda. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Jacaranda
Season and care of Tree Echium and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Jacaranda season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Jacaranda Physical Information
Tree Echium and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Jacaranda are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Jacaranda
Care of Tree Echium and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.