Jacaranda (Jacaranda arborea)
Care, watering, light and tips for Jacaranda on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Jacaranda
Jacaranda arborea, known as Thuya in Cuba, is a medium to large-sized tree, famous for its spectacular lavender-blue blooms in spring and summer. Its leaves are bipinnate and finely textured, and its canopy is broad and rounded, making it a magnificent specimen for avenues, parks, and large gardens where its flowering can be the center of attention.
Native range
Tropical regions of America, from Mexico to South America
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering and optimal development. Watering should be regular during growth and flowering periods, reducing it in winter, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings. It prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic soils; a common mistake is overwatering in heavy soils, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Jacaranda
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown leaves falling profusely, dry brittle branches, no blooming.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune dead branches and protect from extreme cold.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, late frosts, lack of direct sunlight, or poor, compacted soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted and the main trunk is healthy. Act quickly.