How to plant Wisteria trees
A comprehensive explanation on how to plant Wisteria trees and related knowledge about Wisteria planting methods and timing. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
Wisteria is also known as藤萝 (Tengluo), 朱藤 (Zhuteng), 黄环 (Huanghuan), etc., with a blooming period from mid-April to early May. In spring, when it flowers, it looks like a waterfall, with purple butterfly-shaped corollas, the flowers are purple or deep purple, emitting a fragrance, very beautiful. It is often cultivated in gardens for ornamental purposes, and some smaller varieties can be used as potted plants or for making bonsai, possessing high ornamental value. So, how to cultivate Wisteria?
1. Soil
Wisteria has a long main root, so the planting area needs deep soil layers. Wisteria can tolerate barren soil, but fertile soil is more conducive to growth. Wisteria is also adaptable to soil acidity and alkalinity.
2. Light
Wisteria loves sunlight and can tolerate some shade. As Wisteria is a large vine plant, a certain trellis is usually set up for cultivation to ensure its healthy growth. There are also smaller varieties of Wisteria that can be used as potted plants or for making bonsai.
3. Temperature
Wisteria has a strong adaptability, is heat and cold resistant, and is cultivated from south to north in China. Therefore, in Guangdong, it can adapt to the temperature all year round.
4. Watering
Wisteria has a very deep main root, so it has strong drought resistance, but it prefers moist soil and should not let the roots soak in water, otherwise they will rot.
5. Fertilization
Wisteria can meet its needs with 2-3 applications of compound fertilizer per year.
6. Propagation Methods
Wisteria is easy to propagate and can be done through播种 (seeding), 扦插 (cutting), 压条 (layering), 分株 (division), and 嫁接 (grafting), mainly using seeding and cutting. However, because it takes a long time to cultivate seedlings, cutting is the most commonly used method.
7. Key Management Points
① Wisteria prefers deep soil layers with good drainage, and the best place for cultivation is a sunny and wind-protected area. This plant has deep main roots and shallow lateral roots, and is not tolerant to transplanting.
② Most Wisteria plants are planted in early spring. The trellis should be set up before planting, with thick branches tied to the frame to let them climb. Since Wisteria has a long lifespan, with thick branches and leaves, the materials for the trellis must be solid and durable.
③ Wisteria has a long lifespan and requires loose management. As long as there is sufficient sunlight and appropriate water and fertilizer, it can ensure flowering and lush leaves every year. Remember that soil积水 will cause root rot.
④ When Wisteria sprouts new shoots about 15 cm long each year, it should be pinched once. After flowering, it can be pruned heavily once. During the dormant period, dense and weak branches and leaves should be pruned appropriately to promote flowering and lush leaves, so that the plant will not fail to flower due to absorbing too much nutrients. Potted Wisteria should promptly remove the withered flowers.
⑤ Wisteria is prone to diseases and pests in a hot and humid environment, so precautions should be taken.
The above is [] all about how to plant Wisteria trees and its planting methods and timing, which green plant enthusiasts might find useful for reference.