What type of soil should I use for my Blue Moon Wisteria?

Blue Moon Wisteria does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Blue Moon Wisteria?

Blue Moon Wisteria is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

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Q: How often should I water my Blue Moon Wisteria?

Blue Moon Wisteria prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Blue Moon Wisteria need?

Blue Moon Wisteria requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Wisteria frutescens subsp. macrostachya 'Blue Moon'

Genus

Wisteria

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Blue Moon Wisteria

Water

How often to water your Blue Moon Wisteria

Blue Moon Wisteria needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Madison, Wisconsin

26% Very Low

Growing Blue Moon Wisteria in Madison right now

Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉

February 6th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Madison is currently very low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in dete…

Sunlight will increase by 47.7% ☀️

February 2nd, 2023

Madison is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Madison is expected to increase by 47.7% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 8.0 megajoules of energy per m² pe…

Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈

February 1st, 2023

This month, Madison is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 13.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of day…

Light needs and placement for plant Blue Moon Wisteria: 1ft from a window

Blue Moon Wisteria love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Madison, Wisconsin ⛅.

Blue Moon Wisteria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Blue Moon Wisteria

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Blue Moon Wisteria: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blue Moon Wisteria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Blue Moon Wisteria

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 2nd, 2023

The growing potential in Madison is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…