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Indoor Jacaranda Leaf Drop and Sap Ooze: Heat Stress

Two young jacarandas indoors dropped leaves and oozed sap after central heating was left on. Causes: hot, dry air currents and light change from outdoor to indoor conditions.

Care Adjustments

Move away from heat vents/radiators.
Water less—indoor plants need far less than outdoors.
Provide bright light (south window ideal).
Inspect ooze sites for insect entry holes (borers).

Sap Ooze

Could be stress response or insect damage. If no holes, likely stress-related. Monitor; don't seal wounds.

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