I planted a Wisteria in a pot on my deck last year. It has been growing great, no flowers yet, but noticed that the leaves are getting dead. It is in the sun and has an arbor for it to climb on. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I haven't pruned yet.
With a wisteria in a pot, I would be willing to bet that it is lacking nutrients. This fast growing plant needs lots of nutrients to grow. Use both a slow release and a weekly water soluble fertilizer. Also, make sure that it is getting enough water. It may need to be watered twice a day if you notice that the pot is dried out when you are checking on it. As for the blloming issue, this article may offer some suggestions to help in the future: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htm
I have a wisteria I bought this summer and put in a pot. I live in the Spokane, WA area. How can I ensure the plant doesn't die over the winter? Do I need to have it buried in the ground or can I winterize it in the pot?
Wisteria normally do not make good container plants because they grow too big and too fast. But that being said, in terms of cold, if you live in Zone 5 or higher, it should be fine in a container with no extra care, but if you live in Zone 4 or lower, it will need extra protection. If you are in Zone 4, wrapping it in burlap and hay or leaves or moving it near a south facing wall should protect it enough for the winter. In Zones 3 or less, you would need to move it to a protected area, like an attached garage.
Established in-ground plants require little, if any care over winter. Here is more information on winter care for these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-winter-car.htm
Can I grow Wisteria in a pot? I have a bench with a wooden arch trellis over it and would like to plant something in a pot on either side. I would like a creeper that flowers and grows fast. I have tried Diplodenia and they did not grow more than a couple of inches in a year. I am in South Africa in the Western Cape, which has winter rainfall.
Wisteria normally do not make good container plants because they grow too big and too fast. but, that being said, if you use a large enough tub, the vine should be ok in a container. Also, I would make certain that the trellis is going to be sturdy enough to hold its weight as the vine grows larger.
My sister is wanting to get a wisteria plant and is wondering if it can be grown indoors. We live in central Missouri where winters are fairly cold, sometimes getting to zero or below. Summers are hot and humid getting as high as 100 with 70-95% humidity at times. Is there any way she could grow a small vine just outside her apartment door? And what she would need to do to keep it from dying in the winter?
Wisteria normally do not make good container plants because they grow too big and too fast. but, that being said, if she uses a big tub, they may make it. It won't stay small though.
In terms of cold, if you live in Zone 5 or higher, it should be fine in a container with no extra care but if you live in Zone 4 or lower, it will need extra protection. If you are in Zone 4, wrapping it in burlap and hay or leaves or moving it near a south facing wall should protect it enough for the winter. In Zones 3 or less, you would need to move it to a protected area, like an attached garage.
In terms of the heat, once temps go above 85 F, the container must be watered twice a day. And if they go above 100 F, three times a day is not too much.
I have a brand new wisteria that is very small - about 2 feet tall. It started as a stick and grew many leaves. I have it in a 5 gallon bucket. The winters here are extreme and I thought that putting it in the bucket I could easily bring it in the house for the winter, if that is at all possible to do to a plant like that. I know that they can get huge but will his one live at all in a bucket?
Wisteria normally do not make good container plants because they grow too big and too fast. That being said, an established wisteria typically does not need any winter care, but since yours is a new planting, wrapping in burlap will help ensure it makes it through the winter.
In terms of cold, if you live in Zone 5 or higher, it shuold be fine in a container with no extra care but if you live in Zone 4 or lower, it will need extra protection. If you are in Zone 4, wrapping it in burlap and hay or leaves or moving it near a south facing wall should protect it enough for the winter. In Zones 3 or less, you would need to move it to a protected area, like an attached garage.
Is it possible to grow wisteria in pots?
Wisteria normally do not make good container plants because they grow too big and too fast. But, that being said, you can still grow wisteria in pots though the standard variety may be better than the trailing types. Pruning will keep the plant's size under control, as well as the pot's overall size--which should be large enough to accommodate the large root system. You'll also want to make sure it provides adequate drainage.
The whisteria is approx. 5 years old and lives in a large terracota pot. How can I get it to reflower? It hasn't flowered for 3 years.
First, I would check the roots since it's in a container. Normally, these don't make the best container plants as they need lots of room to grow. If the roots are constricted, it may need to be repotted (2 inches larger) or transplanted elsewhere.
In addition, I would guess that the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio is off. The soil may have an abundance of nitrogen, which would result in nice, healthy green growth but little to no blooms. Without the right amount of phosphorus, it will not bloom well. Bone meal is a great way to add phosphorus. This article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-blooming-problems.htm