Product Review

TROPICA® - Yellow Jacaranda (Schizolobium excelsum syn. amazonicum) - 5 Seeds

Worth knowing: The fast-growing, deciduous and imposing tree from South America impresses with its lush yellow-golden flowerage. The inflorescences cover the widespread tree crown completely making it more and more popular worldwide. The trees have already spread to Funchal, the capital of Madeira, where seven of these magnificent trees have been naturalized. In South America, the tree is known under many names like e.g. Brazilian fern tree, Brazilian fire-tree, Badarra, Pataqueira, Pau de cahoa etc.. With its nicely compound leaves, the plant is best cultivated in a tub within our regions and develops its typical strong ramification through constant heavy pruning.

Origin: South America - Brazil and Argentina.

Propagation: Slightly rub the large and hard skinned seeds with a rasp or sandpaper and leave them to soak in water at room temperature for 12-24 hours. After that, place the seeds flatly on moist cultivation soil, cover them with a 1 cm thick layer of soil and press them on lightly.

Place / Light: The yellow jacaranda loves bright to full sunny places, a position sheltered from wind is ideal during juvenile stages.

Care: Supply the plant with plenty of water during the growing period. Keep in mind that the soil has to be permeable and rich in nutrients. Do perhaps add a drainage layer to the base of the pot in order to avoid waterlogging. Supply the fast-growing plant with tub plant fertilizer from May until the end of September, best is every 3 weeks.

Winter period: As a tub plant, the Schizolobium loves outdoor positions during summer. It is, however, sensitive to frost and should therefore spend the winter in a bright spot with surrounding temperatures of 8°C and higher. Leaf shed is a sign of dormancy.

Bonsai Suitability: Yes