Clematis: What kind of pot is better
The editor introduces you to the relevant experience of growing clematis at home. What kind of pot is better for clematis, and if there is anything wrong, please correct it!
Many novice flower friends are not sure about what kind of pot is better for clematis, because some flower friends advocate deep pots, but at the same time, some flower friends think that deep pots are prone to dryness on top and moisture on bottom, leading to root rot. So how should we choose a suitable pot for clematis? Should we use a deep pot or a shallow pot for clematis? I need to start with its root system. The following is a picture of a flower friend changing the pot for clematis (the seedling was bought in April last year and changed in late January of the same year). From the picture, we can see that the root system of clematis is very developed and relatively long. In this case of root system, a deep pot is naturally more beneficial for root growth.
Many problems we face in growing flowers, and the core is to provide the best growing environment for the plant as much as possible. Although deep pots can easily lead to the risk of root rot at the bottom, we can solve this problem by increasing the permeability of the bottom of the pot and the soil.
Imagine if you use a shallow pot to plant clematis, the roots cannot stretch out, and it is difficult for it to have a good flowering performance. Some flower friends on the forum have shared their experience, saying that clematis grown in deep pots has better flowering than in shallow pots.
For the new clematis seedlings we bought, the editor suggests that the diameter of the pot opening can be irrelevant, but the depth should be at least 20 centimeters.
Let's see how clematis is potted. Below is Hongyue's "Ridge Method", which the editor thinks is quite good for reference by flower friends!
Step 1: Soak the roots of clematis with carbendazim for about 1-2 hours.
Step 2: Choose a pot with a depth of more than 20cm and a bottom diameter of more than 15cm, then make a layer of drainage with large ceramsite, tiles, etc. in the pot.
Step 3: Make a small soil mound on the drainage layer with prepared soil, about half the height of the pot, without adding fertilizer.
Step 4: Place the clematis roots evenly on top of the soil mound in an umbrella shape. Then start filling the soil evenly to the bottom of the top bud.
Step 5: Water thoroughly to settle the roots. You can use a carbendazim solution to water, to prevent root decay and rot. Then place it in a shady place to change seedlings, and after about 1-2 weeks, gradually move it to a sunny place for maintenance.
The detailed explanation of what kind of pot is better for clematis (deep pot or shallow pot) introduced above is for your reference and suggestion only!