How to Care for Wisteria floribunda (Japanese Wisteria)

Korean name: 등나무

Japanese Wisteria produces beautiful purple flowers in long clusters that bloom in May. It is a climbing plant that attaches itself to walls or fences as it grows. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Japan
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: eternal love and friendship
• Traits: climbing plant, spring bloom, ornamental
• Also known as: Japanese Wisteria, Wisteria

Care Guide

• Light: Requires full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Wisteria floribunda?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Wisteria floribunda?

It likes Requires full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained, fertile soil..

Is Wisteria floribunda safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Wisteria floribunda good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn..