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    Is 16-16-16 a good fertilizer for a jacaranda tree? If its leaves turn yellow in the spring, is it due to too much or too little water?
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    If the leaves turn yellow in the spring, it is likely too much water. You can add sand to the dirt to avoid this problem. 16-16-16 can be used for jacaranda, but the best is organic fertilizer.
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    How long does it take a jacaranda tree to bloom?
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    Mine started blooming a few blooms during its 3rd or 4th year, but only a few blooms in the May/June time frame. But I bought mine from a nursery, and it might have been a grafted tree. If grown from seed, they will slower to bloom than one that has been grafted. Mine was grown in zone 9b, in full sun.
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    Can jacaranda trees survive as potted plants?
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    These trees are routinely grown as desktop bonsai trees that bloom. With proper pruning and care, they will bloom in pots. Just make sure the container is large enough if you want to grow it normally (not bonsai).
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    How do I grow a jacaranda tree from cuttings?
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    First, cut a jacaranda tree branch which is big enough to fit in a pot. Then you have to put it into a pot with water. Once the roots emerge, immediately take your branch out and plant it. It will have root rot or be overwatered if you don't take the cutting with roots.
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    The leaves are going yellow in my jacaranda tree. What is the cause?
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    It might be that the tree is root bound - try moving it to a pot that is about 2-3 inches larger than its current pot.
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    Will jaracanda trees grow in Thailand rural areas?
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    Since it is a temperate zone, as long as they are well watered it should not be a problem to grow jacaranda trees.
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    Should I use fertilizer when transplanting a jacaranda shrub?
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    No, jacaranda trees do not need any fertilizers. in general, you must wait two months at least after transplanting any plant before you can add fertilizer.
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    Is it normal for a jacaranda tree to be tall and thin when it is about a year old?
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    Mine started as 2" seedling, it is now 3 ft tall after about 6 months. Its trunk/stem is chopstick thin, green, and not yet woody. I have to use a plant prop to straighten it. If the trunk looks brittle, I wouldn't dare plant it outside until the trunk is woody.
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