Cultivation and management of trumpet creeper, how to fertilize

1. Cultivation Methods

The cultivation of trumpet creeper is mostly carried out by cutting method, which is specifically carried out in spring and summer. Choose annual cuttings, cut them into 10 to 15 cm lengths, remove the leaves on top to reduce water consumption. After treatment, insert the cuttings into the soil with a row spacing of 15-20 cm and a plant spacing of 5 cm. The depth is about two-thirds of the cuttings. Water thoroughly at a later stage and cover with plastic film in spring. It will take about 20 days for the cuttings to take root. In addition, it can also be done by division and layering.

2. Key points of management

1. Watering: It likes a relatively humid environment and the soil cannot be dry for a long time. Therefore, you should water frequently during the growing season to keep the soil moist. But be careful to control the amount and do not let the soil in the pot become waterlogged.

2. Light: It likes the sun. No matter how it is cultivated and cared for, it should be exposed to more sun. It will grow better and bloom better in an environment with sufficient light. Lack of light will cause the branches to grow too tall and affect flowering.

3. Pruning: Pruning should be carried out before budding in early spring every year. The weak and crowded branches should be cut off in time to promote better ventilation and light transmission inside, which is conducive to later growth and flowering.

4. Fertilization: It likes fertilizer. After germination in spring, it needs to be fertilized regularly to supplement the necessary nutrients. The approximate frequency of applying liquid fertilizer is once or twice a month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied before the flowers bloom to promote the differentiation of flower buds.