Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
feather-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the 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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
White Zinnia
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Weiß Zinnia
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Blanc Zinnia
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Zinnia blanco
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
λευκό Zinnia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
branco Zinnia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Biały Zinnia
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Zinnia album
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Zinnia and Jacaranda
Season and care of White Zinnia and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Jacaranda season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Zinnia and Jacaranda Physical Information
White Zinnia and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Jacaranda are as follows:
White Zinnia flower color: White
White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Zinnia and Jacaranda
Care of White Zinnia and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.