Jacaranda caucana Plant Care

Jacaranda caucana (Jacaranda caucana) belongs to the Bignoniaceae family within the Jacaranda genus. Jacaranda caucana is native to Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela and Colombia.

Jacaranda caucana displays a medium to large deciduous tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 25 ft. Jacaranda caucana produces showy clusters of purple, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Jacaranda caucana every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Jacaranda caucana thrives in full sun.

Jacaranda caucana tolerates temperatures of 50–90°F. Jacaranda caucana prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Jacaranda caucana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Jacaranda caucana every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Jacaranda caucana is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Jacaranda caucana can spread to about 25 ft (7.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 25 ft (7.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.

Prune Jacaranda caucana while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Jacaranda caucana is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Jacaranda caucana can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to blue jacaranda plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Jacaranda caucana is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Jacaranda caucana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Jacaranda caucana is native to Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela and Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Jacaranda caucana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.