Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Bonsai Blue' - 50-60 CM C10

Description
The Green ebony tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a very popular container plant. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich and loose soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Green ebony tree reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Jacaranda filicifolia, Jacaranda ovalifolia.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Shrubby.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Scale insects are best controlled with a soap and spirits solution. Spider mites can often simply be washed off over the bath. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted every two years in spring into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, winter garden