jacaranda

Hi,
Found some seeds of this lovely plant on offer so thought I'd have a go.
I have had the seedling out in the garden all summer and is approx 6" tall.
I am planning to bring it in over the colder weather but am not sure where best to keep it.
For a more stable temp the living room might be best but more light but bigger temp flutuations in the conservatory.

Just wondered if anyone else had any experience with this plant they could pass on such as when to bring it indoors, when to put it out again, etc.

Thanks
D

 

lovely trees that grow large and smell really good when they flower... loads of them in Pretoria South Africa ... Pretoria is also known as Jacaranda city

I don't think they will do well in the UK, as they need hot summers and dry mild winters

may be OK in a large pot in a conservatory but needs TLC ... even if it does not flower profusely, the foilage is very nice

http://runway31.com/photos/SouthAfrica/Jacarandas.JPG

here is a link to the climate in Pretoria which may assist you :
Pretoria climate

strangely, a few miles away from Pretoria, and the Jacaranda's do not do as well

 

I grew one for years in a large pot, mainly for foliage but it eventually flowered but getting flowers is a bit tricky here, in the UK without a very large greenhouse for overwintering.

Bring the plant in before the first frost, and allow to get fairly dry at the roots.
Probably next year you might need to prune at this time.

They dont need high temperatures in winter, just frost free is best as it allows the plant to drop its leaves and go dormant, too much warmth and they continue to grow, but very spindly and not well.

Best kept fairly dry also in winter.

 

How strange, I have two about 15 years old now which I planted when they were 1,5 meters tall, now 8-10 meters guesstimate. Absolutely stunning trees but no scent whatsoever here with them ...





They are also very messy trees and I must have hundreds of seedlings in my borders and pots which I pick out daily.

The winter here is our rainy season and they thrive ... but they need it to get through our dry summer months.

 

Great S. AMERICAN plant.:D

Just shows how adaptable it is.

Wish it was adaptable regarding FROST:D

 

well, if your's don't have a fragrance, there are medicinal properties:
Jacaranda caucana (Bignoniaceae) Jacaranda -A fragrant blue cloud-

always wanted one of these in my garden, ... smell lush and strong ...but I spent most of my time on the east coast of south africa, where they don't grow at all

 

Hi *dim*

Ah, ha ... you know of a different one and how wonderful it would be if mine were of the scented variety.

I have Jacaranda mimosifolia which is the one grown here ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacaranda_mimosifolia

... but I love it scented or not.

 

I started from a seed last january (paper bag germination) kept it inside till april then left it outside till october last year, during that time repoted it twice, fertilized it only in a six month period. Watered it almost everyday... it has grown nicely- like 2 and half ft tall great looking! Just now because of the passing winter it is just a long stem in the pot in my basement right now lost it's branches. In one more month and we'll see how it goes and see if it wakes up...

 

Welcome to Gardeners Corner Sarahbeth

 

Hallo Sarahbeth,
nice to see you in the GC garden,hope you enjoy having a wander round,
Jenny namaste

 

Hello and a warm welcome Sarahbeth. There are quite a few of us trying to grow more exotic plants, that would enjoy your summer warmth.