Plant Care Jacaranda

Jacaranda

About Jacaranda

Jacaranda is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Jacaranda belongs to the Jacaranda genus, and is native to Argentina and Bolivia.

Taxonomy

Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda
Bignoniaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Blue jacaranda, Black poui, The fern tree and Jacaranda mimosifolia.

How to care for Jacaranda

💦 Water

How often to water your Jacaranda

Water needs for Jacaranda
0.5 cups
every 9

Jacaranda needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Jacaranda

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Jacaranda in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Jacaranda: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Jacaranda love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Jacaranda does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Jacaranda in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Jacaranda

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Jacaranda: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Jacaranda after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Jacaranda is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Jacaranda →

Common Jacaranda Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Jacaranda prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Jacaranda Water Frequency →

Jacaranda Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Jacaranda requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Jacaranda Light Requirements →

Jacaranda Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Jacaranda is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Jacaranda will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Jacaranda Lifecycle →

Jacaranda Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Jacaranda →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Jacaranda can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Jacaranda Temperature Tolerance →

Jacaranda Hardiness Zones →

Is Jacaranda a Weed? →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Jacaranda, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Jacaranda

Jacaranda

Jacaranda


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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