Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
Caribbean
Types
it is a type of ginger
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Ginger Jaune
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Hedychium
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda
Care of Yellow Ginger and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.