How to grow tricolor bindweed

1. Planting environment

This plant is usually cultivated for one year and is mostly creeping. Because of its appearance and habit, it is very suitable for use as a decorative fence or for covering slopes. In addition, fences and stands are also good choices. If you like, you can also transplant it into a flower pot and use it as a potted plant or flower bed decoration.

2. Soil

This plant is not very demanding on the soil and can be planted directly. During the growing season, in order to prevent the plant from falling over, you can prop up a few pillars in the flowerpot, or use a drop pot to plant it and let it grow downward. The soil must also be kept moist to prevent water shortage.

3. Temperature

This plant grows well in spring, summer and autumn. Early spring or early spring is the best time to sow. At this time, the temperature needs to be kept at 18-25 degrees, and it will germinate in one to two weeks. When it is too hot in summer, although this plant can still grow, it is easy to become weakened. Therefore, it should be placed in a cool and ventilated environment, and the water supply should be increased reasonably. At the same time, pay attention to the water-repellent effect of the flower pot to prevent damage to its roots. It can also survive a certain amount of cold and can be cultivated until early autumn.

4. Water and Fertilizer

This plant likes moisture, so the soil should be kept moist and water should be replenished in time. The soil must not be allowed to dry out, which can easily harm the plant. This plant will bloom about 70-90 days after sowing. Before flowering, it is important to maintain the supply of nutrients. Fertilize every fourteen days one to half a month before flowering to ensure the growth of the plant. This plant is very easy to care for. As long as you ensure the water supply and fertilize it properly, it will easily grow lush and leafy.

5. Pruning

In order to make the plants grow better, pruning is also an essential step. Especially during the growing period, the plants grow too fast and are prone to lodging. In addition to fixing them with pillars or growing them in hanging pots, you can also choose to prune the plants appropriately to reduce the number of messy branches. The number of times doesn't need to be too many, as long as it's appropriate.