How to Care for Clematis in Summer
Here are some small knowledge of life, regarding how to care for clematis in summer and the cultivation methods and precautions for growing clematis. The following is a comprehensive introduction.
Clematis, also known as iron wire peony, Chinese lantern, golden silver wrapper, mountain cinnamon vine, Chinese lantern, and Weiling Xian, is distributed in China and Japan and belongs to the Ranunculaceae family, Clematis genus, deciduous or evergreen herbaceous vines. In summer, to care for clematis, measures should be taken to cool down when the temperature is above 35°C, provide appropriate shading during strong sunlight at noon, water when the soil is dry but the plant is not wilted, keep the soil moist, and prune early flowering varieties after the blooming period, applying pesticides for pest and disease treatment when detected.
1. Temperature
The optimal growing temperature for clematis is 21 to 25°C during the day and 15 to 17°C at night. When the temperature exceeds 35°C in summer, it can cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Cooling measures should be taken, such as placing the plant in a cool, shaded area indoors, placing a basin of water next to the plant, and regularly spraying water on the plant and its surroundings to cool down.
2. Light
Clematis is a light-loving plant, requiring more than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. However, to avoid leaf burn and yellowing or spot formation in high temperatures due to strong sunlight at noon in summer, the exposure time can be before 11 am and after 3 pm, or the plant can be placed in the sun with shading cloth during the middle of the day.
3. Watering
Clematis is very sensitive to moisture, especially in summer when the soil should not be too dry or too wet. Watering should be done when the soil is dry but the plant is not wilted, stopping when water渗透s from the bottom of the soil, keeping the soil moist. Excess water should be poured out of the pot when there is too much.
4. Pruning
Early flowering varieties of clematis need to be pruned once after the blooming period, from April to May, which is June to July. Remove sick, weak, dense, and overly long branches to promote the growth of new branches and ensure more blooms in the next flowering period.
5. Diseases and Pests
In summer, high temperatures can cause clematis to suffer from diseases such as wilt, powdery mildew, and viral diseases. These can be treated with a 10% antibacterial agent 401 solution diluted 1000 times. For red spider mites and other pests, a 50% fenvalerate emulsion diluted 1000 times can be sprayed for treatment.
The above are some tips and knowledge about how to care for clematis in summer and the cultivation methods and precautions for growing clematis. I hope this article can provide you with some help!