Question From:
m in Hmilton, Vic, Mel Victoria
Nature of problem:
pls supply tips /instructions by email for growing jacaranda in Hmilton Vic. Hve read your website coments re colder climate there is just the very ocasional frost
Type of Plant (if known):
Jacaranda
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
none yet
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
typicl vic sand with some composting over time
How often do you water the plant:
as reuired within reason (propery is 83 cre hobby frm so wter red for Pets etc)
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
as reqd. loction not selected yet
How long since you planted it:
not yet
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
with post peelings wood waste Animal compost etc
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
od
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
not yet
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
My Sister lives in Vic nd wnts to grow some Jacaranda. Accepts fact that mite be bit more challeging
Answer:
Hi m, Select an area of the property that doesn’t get frost: sort of warm & protected. Mulch with compost for a diameter of 2m around it to keep its roots warm. Do not water much during Winter as water gets cold. Paving around it would also keep the roots warm, as would planting it up against a north to north-west facing masonry wall. Masonry walls absorb heat during the day and radiate it at night – thus keeping the jacaranda warm. Good luck, Don.
