Jacaranda (Jacaranda cuspidifolia)
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
The Jacaranda (Jacaranda cuspidifolia), also known as Paraparaú, is a deciduous ornamental tree renowned for its spectacular lavender-blue blooms in spring and early summer. Its wide, spreading canopy, along with its delicate pinnate leaves, makes it an ideal tree for avenues, parks, and large gardens, providing shade and vibrant color. It is a true visual spectacle when in bloom.
Native range
Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil
Care tips
It prefers full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Watering should be regular during the first few years and in dry periods, but once established, it is quite drought-tolerant. Avoid excessive pruning, especially of large branches, as this can negatively affect its natural shape and flowering; only remove dead or damaged branches. A common mistake is planting it in areas with very cold winters, as it does not tolerate intense frosts.
How to save a dying Jacaranda
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, wilting or excessive shedding. Dry, brittle branches. No or very poor flowering.
- First aid
- Check watering, neither too much nor too little. Ensure good drainage and prune dry branches. Protect from frost.
- What kills it
- Prolonged waterlogging of roots is fatal. Also severe frosts and lack of direct light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if acted upon promptly. It's resilient if watering, drainage, and cold exposure issues are corrected.