Jacaranda Mimosifolia Progression - From Seed

[Mapleminx]

Well when I got my new Leopard/Ironwood seeds I also picked up a packet of these guys so that I wasn’t spending more in postage than seed costs. Never grown these before but they are always the ones you see on those generic bonsai kits that make us all shudder .
Can’t seem to find any information on pre planting prep, to soak or not to soak?

 

[Mapleminx]

Edit: finally found some info that says to soak them for 24hours in room temperature water before planting...so that’s what I am doing

 

[LemonBonsai]

Ive wanted one of these tree for a long time now, their flowers are beautiful its a shame they take 14 years to flower when planted from seed! I want to try and find a nursery tree started from a cutting.

 

[Mapleminx]

Ive wanted one of these tree for a long time now, their flowers are beautiful its a shame they take 14 years to flower when planted from seed! I want to try and find a nursery tree started from a cutting.

I’ve heard people say 7+ years but it’s still a long time. But waiting is half the fun at least by the time it DOES flower it’ll already hopefully be quite a nice character of tree.

 

[LemonBonsai]

I’ve heard people say 7+ years but it’s still a long time. But waiting is half the fun at least by the time it DOES flower it’ll already hopefully be quite a nice character of tree.

I actually just looked it up and they have quite a range that I wasnt aware of, 2 - 14 years haha. 7 would be a nice mid number to shoot for. but yes I have heard they grow super fast and fast growers are always fun.

 

[ABCarve]

This one is a 2 YO from seed. I had to up-pot it three times the first year. I’ll probably find a bigger one this year. It’s planted in used bonsai soil that I picked the old roots out. The lower portion is just starting to leaf out. Just gonna let it grow. Love the foliage.

 

[Wulfskaar]

I'm going to bookmark this! I've lost 2 rounds of Jacarandas this year already. The first ones appeared to not be germinating so I left them outside and one of them popped up. It just died a couple weeks ago after a cold snap (high 30's) a couple nights. The second batch died as soon as I moved them outside. I think it was way too fast with no gradual introduction to the sun and wind. They died within a couple days. My 3rd batch is awaiting slightly warmer weather, so following along seeing how you do is going to be very helpful.

 

[LemonBonsai]

This one is a 2 YO from seed. I had to up-pot it three times the first year. I’ll probably find a bigger one this year. It’s planted in used bonsai soil that I picked the old roots out. The lower portion is just starting to leaf out. Just gonna let it grow. Love the foliage.



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Crazy how fast they grow

 

[Mapleminx]

April 1st: now planted, let the wait begin.

 

[Mapleminx]

April 11th: Nothing to report, but apparently they can take 3+ weeks to germinate.

 

[ABCarve]

I put mine in a big pot, wired it out and cut the top back. Waiting......waitin’ and waitin’ and waitin’

 

[Mapleminx]

April 19th: Popped up overnight. I am serious, it wasn’t there yesterday evening but this morning it’s reaching to the light. Just the one so far but could be the start of a germination wave.

 

[Mapleminx]

April 24th: All byyyyyyy myseeeelf.

 

[Oerc201]

Does the jacaranda back bud?

 

[SWfloirda]

Does the jacaranda back bud?

Yes

 

[Oerc201]

Yes

Thanks

 

[Mapleminx]

So, After being pretty sure there was just the ONE seedling...
It was affectionately named “Mimi the Mimo” by the minime and was moved into Tyrion’s pot so “she wouldn’t be lonely” (and there was room). Well....now we have a 2nd seedling sprouting.

 

[Mapleminx]

May 19th:
“Mimi” now has a milk carton to herself as she was being a bit overshadowed by the Ironwoods she was sharing a pot with.

 

[penumbra]

I'm going to bookmark this! I've lost 2 rounds of Jacarandas this year already. The first ones appeared to not be germinating so I left them outside and one of them popped up. It just died a couple weeks ago after a cold snap (high 30's) a couple nights. The second batch died as soon as I moved them outside. I think it was way too fast with no gradual introduction to the sun and wind. They died within a couple days. My 3rd batch is awaiting slightly warmer weather, so following along seeing how you do is going to be very helpful.

Just soaked my seeds last night. I think I will just put them outside straightaway.

 

[Mapleminx]

Just soaked my seeds last night. I think I will just put them outside straightaway.

Ooh can’t wait to see them sprouting! I’d like to put my baby trees outside again but the weather has just been so unpredictable the last couple of weeks including crazy storms and high winds.