Akebia trifoliata Plant Care Reminders
Three leaf akebia
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Plant Care Instruction
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January1. ProtectDormant 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.February1. PrunePlants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring.2. ProtectDormant plants are tender when young.3. TransplantGrow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance.March1. PlantPlant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance.2. WaterDo not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.3. PrunePlants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring.4. ProtectThe 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. TransplantGrow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance.6. PropagateCuttings 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.April1. PlantPlant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance.2. WaterDo not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.3. PrunePlants are not normally pruned. If they grow too big they can be cut back in early spring.4. ProtectThe 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. TransplantGrow young plants in containers and plant out in spring. Dislikes root disturbance.6. PropagateCuttings 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.May1. PlantPlant out young plants in spring after danger of frost is past. Take care as roots are tender and resent disturbance.2. WaterDo not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.3. ProtectThe 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.June1. WaterDo not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.July1. WaterDo not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.2. PropagateCuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. The cuttings can be slow to root.3. HarvestFruit ripens.August1. Sow SeedsSow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate.2. WaterDo not let plants dry out during the growing season. They prefer well draining moisture retentive soil.3. PropagateCuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. The cuttings can be slow to root.4. HarvestFruit ripens.September1. Sow SeedsSow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate.October1. Sow SeedsSow seeds in cold frame when ripe, germination takes one to three months. Need cold stratification to germinate.December1. ProtectDormant plants are tender when young.2. PropagateRoot 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.