Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Kniphofia uvaria
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Tritoma
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Tritoma
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Tritoma
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
tritoma
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
tritoma
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Tritoma
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Tritoma
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Trytoma
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Kniphofia
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Tritoma and Jacaranda
Season and care of Tritoma and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Jacaranda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tritoma and Jacaranda Physical Information
Tritoma and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Jacaranda are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tritoma and Jacaranda
Care of Tritoma and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Tritoma 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.