How to grow trumpet creeper

1. Soil

When breeding, you need to use soil with good permeability. It is recommended to mix leaf mold and garden soil. After preparation, expose it to the sun for a period of time to disinfect it, and then add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to increase the nutrients. Be sure to choose a larger and deeper flowerpot; a smaller one will hinder growth.

2. Lighting

It likes light and can be placed in a well-lit place and maintained in full sun. If grown indoors, place it on a south-facing windowsill or balcony to ensure that it receives enough light. If it is in a semi-shady environment, its growth will be weaker and the flower color will become lighter.

3. Watering

It is slightly drought-tolerant and prefers a humid environment, but is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, you must pay attention to the watering method when breeding. You can water frequently during the growing period to keep the soil slightly moist but not waterlogged. After the temperature drops in late autumn, it will enter a dormant stage. At this time, you need to control the water and it is best to keep it slightly dry.

4. Fertilization

It likes fertilizer. In addition to adding base fertilizer when potting, top dressing should be done frequently during the growing season. During the spring budding stage, nitrogen fertilizer should be applied every 10-15 days to ensure normal growth of branches and leaves. Around May, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flower bud differentiation. During the flowering period, spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution frequently to promote flowering, so that the color of the flowers will be brighter. Just be sure to stop applying fertilizer in time in winter to avoid fertilizer damage.

5. Notes

In addition to providing an environment conducive to growth during management, timely pruning is also required. In the early spring, overgrown branches, weak branches, and diseased branches should be cut off to save nutrients and promote the better germination of new and strong branches.