The growing environment and local conditions of Trumpet Creeper

Trumpet creeper growth environment and conditions

Trumpet creeper needs plenty of sunlight to grow, and is also tolerant to partial shade. It is relatively cold-resistant and drought-resistant, and can tolerate barrenness, but is not tolerant to strong light and overly shady environments. Its main production areas are in various parts of the Yangtze River Basin, as well as Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Shaanxi. It is cultivated in Taiwan and is also distributed in Japan.

Trumpet Creeper Growth Conditions

Trumpet creeper is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained neutral soil. It avoids acidic soil and is not tolerant to waterlogging. Generally, it does not need to be watered frequently. Trumpet creeper likes sandy soil with good drainage. It does not like large amounts of fertilizer and should not be over-fertilized, otherwise it will affect flowering. It is relatively resistant to water and humidity and has the ability to tolerate salinity and alkali.

The growth temperature of trumpet creeper

Trumpet creeper is a plant that likes a warm environment. Its best growth temperature is 10-28 degrees. It is considered a somewhat cold-resistant plant, unlike some plants that cannot withstand the slightest cold. However, maintaining a temperature of 10 degrees in winter can only be said to be a stretch. Once it drops below 5 degrees, measures must be taken. You can put it indoors or use plastic bags to keep it warm.

The growth process of trumpet creeper

The growth process of Trumpet Creeper begins with seed germination, and first the growth of nutritional organs such as roots, stems, and leaves begins. After a certain period of nutritional growth, some parts will begin to bloom due to changes in external conditions such as light and temperature.

Planting time and method of trumpet creeper

Trumpet creeper can adapt to many environments and can be planted in spring and autumn. Both time periods are suitable and have a high survival rate.

1. Soil: Regarding the soil for planting, the requirements in this aspect are not strict. It can be planted and grown in sandy soil or clay soil, but it needs to be fertile and not too poor.

2. Cutting: It is best to cut thick branches from the trumpet creeper plant in July and August, keeping the length at about 10-16 cm. The leaves at the bottom should be removed, and then the branches should be inserted into the sand bed, covered with soil, and covered with a glass cover to keep warm and moist. It will take root in about 20 days and can be transplanted in the spring of the following year.