Jacaranda, or violet tree: growing at home

Jacaranda (another name - violet tree) belongs to the Bignonium family. This plant has about 50 species. It is an evergreen large or medium trees with opposite fern leaves. Panicle inflorescences consist of tubular, five-membered, bisexual flowers that have a blue or purple hue. In this article we will talk about where the Jacaranda tree grows in natural conditions and consider everything about it, and also discuss the conditions for growing at home.

Where grows in natural conditions

Jacaranda is home to the tropical and subtropical zones of America. It grows in Argentina, Mexico, India, Italy, in countries where air temperature is never below + 7 ° C. And also found on the banks of the rivers of Brazil, Bolivia. In Zimbabwe and Mexico, the flowering of jacaranda symbolizes the coming of spring.This tree not only adorns the streets, but also has quality wood.

Optimal conditions for growing in the house

Violet trees are grown at home. But only young plants are suitable for this.

Lighting

The best place to grow an exotic plant is considered western and eastern windows. They have enough light, which Jacaranda needs. On the south windows at noon, it should be a bit pritenyat, although a couple of hours a day in direct sunlight will not do any harm.

Acquired tree must be gradually accustomed to the sun to avoid burns on the leaves. A pot with a plant is sometimes scrolled, as it stretches towards the light, thereby deforming the crown and losing its decorative qualities.

Temperature

The violet tree is thermophilic, therefore the air temperature is indoors should not fall below + 15 ° С - this will lead to the death of the plant. From autumn to spring, jacaranda can be grown at + 19 ° C, and the rest of the time - at + 24 ° C.

Peculiarities of home care

Jacaranda requires special cultivation from seeds and further care at home.

Watering and moisture

Water the plant should be regularly, after the top layer of the earth dries.

When jacaranda changes leaves (winter-spring), watering is slightly reduced. It is recommended to use separated water.

This tree is from the tropics, so it needs high humidity. Violet tree is best placed on a tray with water and peat or expanded clay. Daily spraying of the plant is also recommended, using water slightly above room temperature.

Soil and fertilizer

The soil for jacaranda should be light and looseconsisting of peat, river sand, humus and sod land. Even in the soil add charcoal.

Feed an exotic tree in a warm period (spring-autumn) once every three weeks.Fertilizers make small doses. Use for this special mineral fertilizers and organic, making them in turn. During the period of changing leaves and in winter, the plant does not need additional feedings.

Pruning

In order for the crown to be beautiful and compact, the jacaranda should be cut in the spring by pinching the ends of the shoots.

Transplant rules

Young trees are transplanted every year, and grown plants - in the case when the root system fills the entire pot.

Actions when transplanting jacaranda:

1. We prepare the soil mixture: two parts of light turf land, one part of humus soil, the same amount of peat and sand.
2. In the pot, which is three centimeters more than the previous one, we put the drainage.
3. Pour some soil.
4. From the old pot gently get an earthen ball with roots.
5. In the new pot we place jacaranda, the root collar is not deepened.
6. We fill the distance between the walls of the pot and the roots of the tree with soil mixture.

Difficulties in growing: diseases and pests

Violet tree steadily to diseases and pests. But still it may appear aphid, whitefly.

Aphids feed on the shoots and leaves of the plant. They curl, turn yellow. If time does not destroy it, then this pest can eat all the foliage. Whitefly can be recognized thanks to the green larvae that are on the back of the leaves. These pests suck up the sap of the plant. The consequence of this are yellowed twisted leaves, which later fall off. It is best to fight with these pests insecticides, such as "Aktellik", "Konfidor", "Agravertin".

With the wrong care of a tree, diseases can occur. If the soil is not sufficiently moisturized, then chlorosis develops - the shoots are much longer, and the leaves become rare. Eliminate the disease by proper irrigation and spraying with iron chelate.

Breeding methods

Jakaranda room can be propagated in two ways.

Apical cuttings

In the summer of the semi-woody shoots receive cuttings.Before you do landing, they must be processed "Heteroauxin". In a mixture of peat and sand (the temperature of the mixture should be + 25 ° C) planted cuttings, the length of which is about 8 cm. For good rooting they cover with a film.

Seeds

Seeds are planted shallowly in a pot in which the soil is prepared in advance. To ensure good germination, cover the pots with a film or glass, thereby maintaining the same temperature. It is necessary to air the soil for 10 minutes daily and also to spray it with a spray bottle. Seeds should take about four weeks. It will be possible to replace sprouts in big pots in a month. If you follow all the rules of plant care, it is possible that it will delight you with fascinating flowering.