When you have climbing plants, it is normal for them to be placed on walls, fences and similar places. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have flowering vines in pots. In fact, many people opt for this option because they are much more colorful and can also be placed wherever you want.
But, What care do these climbers need when potted? Are they cared for the same as if they were planted in the garden? Here we explain everything to you.
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Care of climbing plants with potted flower
The first thing you need to know about potted flowering climbing plants is that they have more specific care and needs than if they were planted in the garden. This does not mean that they are more complicated to maintain, far from it, but there are certain aspects to take into account to achieve a good development of the plant. We tell you.
type of climbing plant
Before entrusting you with the care of potted flowering climbing plants, it is necessary to take stock of the types. And there are many of them in the plant kingdom. But Not all flowering vines are suitable for repotting. Or even to have at home.
Some like him gallant night, fuchsia, jasmine… can be good choices. But when we talk about other types of climbers who need more humidity, space, temperature… it may not be the right one to have at home because the needs are not met.
One of the main characteristics of many climbing plants is that they grow very quickly and this means that they will require more and more spacenot only in the branches and foliage, but also in the roots.
Location
Climbing plants, and more if they are flowering, They need plenty of light to flower and grow properly. Otherwise you risk that they do not throw flowers.
Therefore, even if it is in a jar, its ideal location is none other than the exterior. It is true that you could have it indoors, but always in a very bright place, even with a few hours of light.
This type of plant does not like drafts, and we would say sudden changes in temperature either. So, when choosing your site, you should keep this in mind. Also, remember that these plants grow and need their space.
Temperature
Most Flowering Potted Climbing Plants they require a more or less constant temperature and which offers a temperate climate. Indeed, in winter it is necessary to protect them from the drop in temperature as well as from frost.
This means that, if you have it outside the house, you may need to put it inside but watch out for heaters, radiators…
graft and substrate
As we have already told you, flowering climbing plants in pots need space not only to develop visually, but also for the roots to settle well and fix the plant.
In this sense, you must choose pots large enough for good development. Of course, don’t go straight away from a 10 cm pot to a 100 cm pot, especially since if you do that, the plant will normally stop growing (you won’t see it grow) because all its energy and its efforts are devoted directly to the development of roots covering the entire diameter of the pot. Only then will you see it begin to grow.
About the landour recommendation is a mixture between universal substrate and perlite or similar. In this way, the soil will be looser and the roots will breathe better. Depending on the type of climbing plant it is, you can also add orchid soil to give it more oxygen.
Essential support
The support is linked to the pot. In other words, the stick, stake, trellis… that you will use so that the plant can climb. It is true that some prefer that it hangs; but many climbing plants need support to grow properly.
We can’t tell you if a guard is better than a trellis. Or a bamboo stick better than a moss stake. In reality, everything will depend on the type of plant you choose and what it will require of you.
Irrigation
Irrigation is one of the most important care and for which the most plants are lost. This potted one is even more complicated, because we often tend to overwater and leave a plate below with water that rots the roots. Therefore, you need to control this aspect.
In general, watering will be more abundant in summer than in winter (even you can’t water in winter).
Our recommendation is that, when watering, you do it in two ways (one or the other):
- If you water below, He fills the plate he has and waits a few minutes for him to drink it. If you see that you throw it and in a few seconds it has been drunk, you can repeat it a second time. The normal thing is that he doesn’t drink it so fast. After about 5-10 minutes, remove the excess water and it will be ready.
- If you water from above, As soon as the water starts to come out from below, you need to stop. However, it can happen that the soil is so compact or so dry that if you pour it directly from above, it will come out through the holes in the pot. If this happens, use the bottom watering method instead.
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During the spring and summer months, it is advisable to fertilize the plant with fertilizer for flowering plants as this will promote its flowering and growth.
Uses a liquid that you include in the irrigation waterso it will be much easier to provide it.
Cut
Almost all plants need pruning. And in the case of climbers, even more, especially when they have flowers.
In general, the pruning you will do will be cleaning, remove dead spots, weak, crossing, overhanging branches or areas where the flower is already dead and needs cleaning. Although it is done more in winter, the truth is that in summer it is also common to do it, although in a minimal way.
In autumn, it is advisable to make a flower pruning to encourage next year to give more flowers.
If you follow these recommendations in the care of flowering climbing plants in pots, they will surely give you wonderful vision as they will grow healthy, lush and with flowers that will make you smile. Do you have potted climbing plants?