Akebia trifoliata Plant Care Reminders

Three leaf akebia

General Information

• Instruction By	Lucy Warren
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Plant Care Instruction

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  • January
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  • October
  • December

  January 1. Protect Dormant plants are tender when young. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun.

  February 1. Prune Plants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring. 2. Protect Dormant plants are tender when young. 3. Transplant Grow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance.

  March 1. Plant Plant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance. 2. Water Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. 3. Prune Plants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring. 4. Protect The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. 5. Transplant Grow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance. 6. Propagate Cuttings can be taken of soft wood in spring. Layering in early spring. Very easy, the plants usually self-layer and so all you need to do is dig up the new plants and plant them out directly into their permanent positions.

  April 1. Plant Plant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance. 2. Water Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. 3. Prune Plants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring. 4. Protect The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. 5. Transplant Grow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance. 6. Propagate Cuttings can be taken of soft wood in spring. Layering in early spring. Very easy, the plants usually self-layer and so all you need to do is dig up the new plants and plant them out directly into their permanent positions.

  May 1. Plant Plant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance. 2. Water Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. 3. Protect The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun.

  June 1. Water Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.

  July 1. Water Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. 2. Propagate Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. The cuttings can be slow to root. 3. Harvest Fruit ripens.

  August 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate. 2. Water Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. 3. Propagate Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. The cuttings can be slow to root. 4. Harvest Fruit ripens.

  September 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate.

  October 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate.

  December 1. Protect Dormant plants are tender when young. 2. Propagate Root cuttings can be propagated in December and kept in a warm greenhouse.

• Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? March Plant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance. April Plant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance. May Plant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? August Sow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate. September Sow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate. October Sow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? March Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. April Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. May Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. June Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. July Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil. August Do not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Plants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring. March Plants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring. April Plants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Dormant plants are tender when young. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. February Dormant plants are tender when young. March The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. April The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. May The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. December Dormant plants are tender when young.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? February Grow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance. March Grow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance. April Grow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? March Cuttings can be taken of soft wood in spring. Layering in early spring. Very easy, the plants usually self-layer and so all you need to do is dig up the new plants and plant them out directly into their permanent positions. April Cuttings can be taken of soft wood in spring. Layering in early spring. Very easy, the plants usually self-layer and so all you need to do is dig up the new plants and plant them out directly into their permanent positions. July Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. The cuttings can be slow to root. August Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. The cuttings can be slow to root. December Root cuttings can be propagated in December and kept in a warm greenhouse.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? July Fruit ripens. August Fruit ripens.