Blue Jacaranda seed cultivation

Blue Jacaranda is an evergreen tree reaching a height of 20-30 m. It grows in the tropics and subtropics of South America, most commonly found in Brazil, reaches in.

Can be grown as an elegant bonsai at home. Ornamental value and admiration are the delicate light green openwork leaves, similar to those of a fern or mimosa. Jacaranda trees grow very quickly. The tree is believed to bring good luck.

Seed preparation and sowing

Seeds of jacaranda in the spring, soaked for a day in water and placed in a container (diameter about 15 cm) to a depth of 1 cm and watered. Soil needs to be light and loose with a high content of peat, be sure to put drainage on the bottom. At a soil temperature of +20…+25 °C, sprouts appear in 2–4 weeks. As soon as the seedlings grow to 5-7 cm in height, carry out picking. 
Strong seedlings are planted by the method of transferring into individual pots no larger than 7 cm in diameter. Repotting once every two years in the spring, using a well-drained soil mixture.

Sprout care

Substrate — perlite or vermiculite soil. Frequent watering is necessary, providing stable soil moisture. Diluted mixtures are used for fertilization, they are applied monthly until the growing season is over.
The optimal pH is 6.5.
An abundance of sunlight is necessary, but not under direct rays. The lighting should be diffused.

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