Chinese Wisteria
About Chinese Wisteria
This vine is considered invasive in the southeast. It needs space and sturdy supports, with full sun for best flowering. Regular pruning is required for shaping and to control rampant growth. It can be slow to become established and flowers may not be produced until the 2nd or 3rd year after planting.
Taxonomy
Wisteria sinensis
Wisteria
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Chinese Wisteria
Water
How often to water your Chinese Wisteria
every 9
Chinese Wisteria needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
9
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.
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Finding light for Chinese Wisteria in your home
a window
Chinese Wisteria love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chinese Wisteria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chinese Wisteria in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chinese Wisteria
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 Chinese Wisteria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Chinese Wisteria can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Chinese 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.
Sunlight Needs
Chinese 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Chinese Wisteria is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Chinese 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!
Fertilizer
Chinese 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.
Growth Pattern
Chinese Wisteria is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Chinese Wisteria can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Chinese Wisteria
Chinese Wisteria
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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