Can the small seedlings of the mountain creeper bloom back then?
As a common climbing plant in traditional China courtyards, bluegrass is deeply loved by horticulture enthusiasts for its orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers and super climbing ability. When many novices are cultivating bluegrass seedlings, the two issues that are most concerned about are whether they can bloom and how fast they grow. This article will combine many years of cultivation experience to provide you with a detailed analysis of the growth characteristics of the seedlings of Skycrown japonica. Analysis of the flowering cycle of the seedlings. The number of years required for the seedlings to bloom. Whether the seedlings were propagated through separate plants or sowing, the seedlings did not have the ability to bloom that year. Botany research shows that it takes a 5-10 year development cycle from seed germination to first flowering. At this stage, the plant mainly undergoes root development and lignification accumulation. Early flowering will consume too much nutrients and affect overall growth. The key factors affecting flowering are sufficient direct light (≥6 hours a day), slightly acidic soil with a pH value of 6.0-7.0, and low-temperature vernalization process below 10℃ in winter. These are the three core conditions for promoting the formation of flower buds in snails. It is recommended to start applying flower-promoting fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in the third year. Measured data on annual growth of factors influencing the growth rate of Skycrown chinensis Under ideal maintenance conditions, the annual growth of Skycrown chinensis seedlings can reach 4-5 meters. Observation data from Nanjing Botanical Garden in 2023 showed that the annual vertical growth of seedlings guided by brackets was recorded at 5.2 meters, and the horizontal extension could reach 3.8 meters. Key points for accelerating growth and maintenance ① Light management: Ensure a full sun environment and no need to shade in summer;② Water and fertilizer control: Keep the soil moist but no water accumulation during the growth period, and alternately use liquid fertilizers with high nitrogen content every month (March to May) and compound fertilizers (June to September);③ pruning skills: Remove weak branches at the base in time and retain 3-5 main vines for guidance. Guidelines for Scientific Transplanting of Skygrass seedlings The best time for transplanting is recommended in the Yangtze River Basin to transplant in mid-April, when the average daily temperature is stable at 15-20℃. Sowing seedlings need to be 3 years old (plant height above 1.2 meters) before transplanting, which can increase the survival rate to more than 95%. Key points for root protection When transplanting, native soil balls with a diameter of more than 30cm should be retained, and a mixed substrate of legular soil: garden soil: river sand =2:2:1 should be used. If broken roots are found, immediately apply plant ash to the wound to avoid bacterial infection.
Through systematic maintenance and management, the creeper seedlings can enter the early flowering stage in the fifth year. It is recommended to reserve 8-10 square meters of growth space during planting and regularly check the load-bearing capacity of the stent. Keep in mind the gardening rule of "planting in three points and cultivating in seven points", and patient cultivation will surely yield a visual feast of flowers on the walls.