tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post6097328243208740433..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: ‘Bonsai Blue’ jacaranda, where have you been all my life?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-75074779374715048052022-08-13T13:04:17.828-07:002022-08-13T13:04:17.828-07:00Gerhard, you can purchase dwarf jacaranda bonsai b...Gerhard, you can purchase dwarf jacaranda bonsai blue from suttons.co.uk and Thompson and MorganSarah Ruddlestonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-47713554264696174612021-10-18T10:54:18.454-07:002021-10-18T10:54:18.454-07:00Your comment made me smile. Thank you!!!Your comment made me smile. Thank you!!!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-61110166606530436732021-10-18T08:33:31.622-07:002021-10-18T08:33:31.622-07:00Funny what a small world! I lived in Davis for ov...Funny what a small world! I lived in Davis for over 20 years, and I knew exactly where that Jacaranda tree was. I too, was a bit sad to see the beauty of it go away from an area of town that always seemed a bit tired and run down.<br /> I moved out of Yolo County awhile back and one of the first things I did was buy a Bonsai Blue Dwarf Jacaranda. It now sits perfectly out front of my house living room window where we will be able to enjoy it. Pappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15847332746097730075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-33635152927758029832021-09-11T17:04:34.127-07:002021-09-11T17:04:34.127-07:00I didn't have the ideal spot for it so I gave ...I didn't have the ideal spot for it so I gave it to friends where it can enjoy a full-sun position.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-16857510089997233392021-09-11T17:03:55.380-07:002021-09-11T17:03:55.380-07:00No, only full sun in the winter because of deciduo...No, only full sun in the winter because of deciduous trees overhead. It definitely needed more sun to flower well.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-8450810569711247342021-09-10T16:10:56.480-07:002021-09-10T16:10:56.480-07:00I’m actually dying to know if you’ve given it the ...I’m actually dying to know if you’ve given it the full sun it says it needs. With the light changes in the winter, where I intended to plant mine will only get full sun in the summer. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09164395218714353864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-73151325255296583872021-08-12T11:40:18.272-07:002021-08-12T11:40:18.272-07:00Can you post an updated photo of your Bonsai Blue...Can you post an updated photo of your Bonsai Blue Dwarf Jacaranda?Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833044341914597351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24989265901576229912018-07-31T01:24:27.217-07:002018-07-31T01:24:27.217-07:00I'd like an update on the tree....how is it do...I'd like an update on the tree....how is it doing in the pot, and how tall and wide has it gotten??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495260858174488354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-53278962688930318172018-06-07T00:13:25.257-07:002018-06-07T00:13:25.257-07:00Recently saw one at Green Acres Nursery in Rocklin...Recently saw one at Green Acres Nursery in Rocklin, CA for $75.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527760683343561898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-41944021321398501552018-05-18T09:36:04.467-07:002018-05-18T09:36:04.467-07:00We were thrilled to find the Bonsai Blue here in S...We were thrilled to find the Bonsai Blue here in San Diego County inland. We live in a mobile home park and they only allow dwarf trees. We don't mind the flowers falling on the grass or concrete just not on the car. After living here a year we know how the high and low temps go. Only paid $69 and the little beauty is already blooming !Nancy's gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453852616098998130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-73585070213460278272017-05-27T14:54:06.046-07:002017-05-27T14:54:06.046-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cindy46https://www.blogger.com/profile/06762637936792905362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-50850025777018445692017-04-13T08:50:43.465-07:002017-04-13T08:50:43.465-07:00Larry, I believe Monrovia is the only one selling ...Larry, I believe Monrovia is the only one selling 'Bonsai Blue'. It seems to be their marketing strategy to focus on plants in larger sizes. I've seen this in other plants I'm interested in.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-43471959736370814872017-04-12T18:55:12.361-07:002017-04-12T18:55:12.361-07:00Can anyone suggest an alternative source for Bonsa...Can anyone suggest an alternative source for Bonsai Blue Jacaranda??? I've been all over the internet and can only find a 3 gal at Monrovia. I live in Chicago and keep many tropical alive through the winter to enjoy our hot summers. I've been looking for this plant since I fist saw it.larrynowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043170039944422324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-57276379488651037652017-03-19T19:03:40.140-07:002017-03-19T19:03:40.140-07:00Sam, my dwarf jacaranda made it through the winter...Sam, my dwarf jacaranda made it through the winter just fine. However, a series of winter storms with gusts up to 50 mph knocked off all the leaves. It's just now starting to leaf out--much later than last year (but then, EVERYTHING is behind this year). Whether it will finally flower is unknown, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. <br /><br />No frost damage at all, and it wasn't covered on the coldest nights.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-20369803170285442412017-03-19T15:38:15.201-07:002017-03-19T15:38:15.201-07:00How is your Jacaranda doing now? Have you been abl...How is your Jacaranda doing now? Have you been able to enjoy the flowers? I'm thinking of purchasing this version, but am a little worried about the frosts we get in winter. I'm in Fresno, CA.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841808601980556975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-80724963366479625092015-06-12T16:17:26.836-07:002015-06-12T16:17:26.836-07:00I'm lucky enough to enjoy the neighbor's J...I'm lucky enough to enjoy the neighbor's Jax, though we are am stuck with the tiny leaves when they all blow over during wind events. And many many seedlings, which get pulled lest the garden turn into a Jacaranda forest. I would call it semi-evergreen here--they drop a lot of leaves when they get dry--or cold. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2021127642804927532015-06-09T13:12:14.713-07:002015-06-09T13:12:14.713-07:00P.S. If 'Bonsai Blue' is a dud, it'll ...P.S. If 'Bonsai Blue' is a dud, it'll be REALLY cheap next year!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19546897967324789352015-06-09T13:11:44.400-07:002015-06-09T13:11:44.400-07:00Yes, Monrovia hasn't been doing the best job p...Yes, Monrovia hasn't been doing the best job promoting 'Bonsai Blue'. Even the hang tag that came with the plant was cheap--like a bad color photocopy instead of the really nice Monrovia tags I'm used to.<br /><br />We'll know next spring how prolific a bloomer it is. Keeping my fingers crossed!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86300977376811614882015-06-09T13:08:51.799-07:002015-06-09T13:08:51.799-07:00LOL, I take it you have first-hand experience with...LOL, I take it you have first-hand experience with jacarandas?<br /><br />Since this is a dwarf, I'm hoping the litter will be manageable. But let's talk in a year. I may have changed my mind by then.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-73445288997296066712015-06-09T12:25:28.214-07:002015-06-09T12:25:28.214-07:00I guess I'm happy for you, Gerhard. Off to sw...I guess I'm happy for you, Gerhard. Off to sweep sticky blue blooms from the driveway, sidewalks, etc, etc. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-44364462912379683002015-06-09T11:51:39.819-07:002015-06-09T11:51:39.819-07:00I don't know, Gerhard- Kris' mention caugh...I don't know, Gerhard- Kris' mention caught my eye as well, but doing a google search brought up only one picture of this plant in bloom, and that was only a small single flower spike. If that's the best picture the sellers can provide, I'm wondering how much of a show this plant will really put on. I'll be watching for mention of yours, if your plant blooms well, then I'll give it a go. Hopefully the price will be more reasonable by then, as well.suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04876157448125007929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-91277912233362221652015-06-09T09:53:26.731-07:002015-06-09T09:53:26.731-07:00Often it's better to spend a little more on so...Often it's better to spend a little more on something you truly want rather than buying a succession of make-do plants you get tired of quickly.<br /><br />Day 3 on the backyard patio, and it's thriving. I'm trying to figure out how much water it needs in its new pot.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-63924311690688056662015-06-09T09:51:52.210-07:002015-06-09T09:51:52.210-07:00I would be very interested to know if 'Bonsai ...I would be very interested to know if 'Bonsai Blue' is sold in the UK. Usually you're on the cutting edge of horticulture so I wouldn't be surprised.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2033472744356187542015-06-09T09:51:05.805-07:002015-06-09T09:51:05.805-07:00Kris, I bet 'Bonsai Blue' is only sold in ...Kris, I bet 'Bonsai Blue' is only sold in areas where winters are mild so the market is comparatively small. Chances are you'll still be able to find it in the fall. <br /><br />My specimen seems to relish our mini heat wave.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-29388755003429872282015-06-09T09:49:00.152-07:002015-06-09T09:49:00.152-07:00Yes, it should stay small enough to move into a gr...Yes, it should stay small enough to move into a greenhouse in the winter. Growing in a pot might dwarf it even more, in fact.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.com