How to grow Rangoon creeper? These care points you need to know

Rangoon creeper blooms small red flowers, petite and lovely, with many flowers forming a cluster, and bears 5-angled fruits. It is a very beautiful and highly popular shrub! It is also a medicinal plant, with effects such as expelling roundworms, expelling pinworms, and resisting skin fungi.

Rangoon creeper

Rangoon creeper likes sun and a warm, humid climate, fears wind and cold and frost; it is not strict about soil, but fertile sandy loam is best. It should be planted in a sunny, wind-sheltered spot. It has a taproot and does not tolerate transplanting. Plant it in a hole, firm the soil, then water. Weed 2-3 times a year, apply fertilizer once before flowering, and it can be planted on a flower trellis or somewhere with other things to climb. Water more often normally, generally in the morning or evening. When planting, a small amount of farmyard manure can be applied at the bottom of the hole, and during the growing season it can be fertilized once a month, not too much.

Introduction to Rangoon creeper and key care points

Rangoon creeper

Scientific name: Quisqualis indica

Family and genus: Combretaceae, Quisqualis

Origin and distribution: South China, Southwest China and other places. Also distributed in India, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

Care points: A deciduous vine-like shrub. Height 2-8 m; leaves opposite, thin papery, oblong to ovate; spikes terminal, pendulous, petals white turning light red, showy; fruit olive-shaped, seed kernel used medicinally as an anthelmintic for roundworms. It likes warmth, humidity, and ample sunlight, and loose, well-drained soil rich in humus. Suitable for hedges, trellises and climbing frames, or planted in clumps on slopes; the red flowers are for ornamental viewing; in cold regions it is mostly grown in greenhouses for ornamental display.

Propagation: by seed.

Light: needs light, slightly shade-tolerant (semi-shade).

Water: grows in moist soil.

Temperature: slightly cold-tolerant, can withstand low temperatures of -5~0°C.

Humidity: moderate relative humidity, 50%~60%.

In this lifetime you must plant a flower wall, and these 19 plants are perfect for it

Climbing rose

Flowering period: April~September

The rose is called the "queen of flowers," with very rich flower colors, commonly red, pink, white, and yellow, a delicate fragrance, and it blooms in all four seasons, deeply loved by people. Climbing roses have strong climbing ability, covering a whole wall, and when in full bloom, they are extremely beautiful.

Care points:

Roses are not strict about soil and climate, grow vigorously, and even beginners can care for them properly.

Light: it is best to ensure more than 6 hours of light per day, otherwise flowering quality will be affected;

Temperature: fairly strong cold resistance, and in the north it can also overwinter outdoors; when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, it enters a semi-dormant state;

Fertilizing: roses love fertilizer very much. During the growing season, apply dilute fertilizer water once every ten days. Base fertilizer can be supplemented with cow dung, chicken manure, soybean cake, residue, etc.

Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)

Flowering period: March~July

Star jasmine blooms small white flowers, just like little pinwheels, very interesting. Besides its ornamental use, it can also dispel wind and free the collaterals, cool the blood and reduce swelling.

Care points:

It likes a low-light, warm, and humid environment, and can grow on both sunny and shady walls.

Watering: in spring and autumn, water about once every two days; in summer, water once a day; in winter, water about once every half month. The potting soil should be slightly moist but not dry, and there must never be standing water;

Fertilizing: if you want star jasmine to bloom more, you can apply more bone meal and phosphorus-potassium fertilizer, and use less nitrogen fertilizer

Garlic vine (Mansoa alliacea)

Flowering period: spring~autumn

Care points:

It likes ample light and a warm climate, and is not cold-tolerant;

Watering: potted garlic vine can be watered once a day in summer, and once every 3-4 days in winter;

Soil choice: for potting soil, you can choose garden soil, wood shavings, and peat soil in equal parts to mix the growing medium.

Clematis

Flowering period: January~February

Clematis is known as the "queen of climbing flowers," and is the decorative first choice of many gardening experts. It has diverse flower colors and small, exquisite flower shapes; clustered together, it fills the garden with fragrance. Experts often pair it with roses to decorate balconies and courtyards.

Care points:

1. The potting soil should have good drainage and air permeability, keep the potting soil moist, and avoid standing water.

2. Choose a larger flower pot to plant clematis.

3. In spring, autumn, and winter it can receive full light; for overwintering, above 8 degrees is enough; in summer the roots need shading.

4. Train the young shoots in time, using wire for horizontal training.

Yellow banksia rose (Rosa banksiae var. lutea)

Flowering period: April~May

Yellow banksia rose is a variety of banksia rose, blooming small yellow flowers with a faint fragrance. Seen from afar, it is brilliant like brocade, very beautiful.

Care points:

Yellow banksia rose likes a sunny, warm, and humid environment, can tolerate semi-shade and is fairly drought-tolerant, but its cold tolerance is somewhat weaker. During the growing period, sufficient water must be ensured.

Firecracker vine (Pyrostegia venusta)

Flowering period: January~June

When the firecracker vine blooms, the strings of flowers are just like firecrackers, hence the name firecracker vine.

Care points:

Firecracker vine is not cold-tolerant, so it can only overwinter outdoors in South China.

Fertilizer and water: firecracker vine needs more fertilizer and water. During the growing period, apply a thin cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer once a month, keep the soil moist, and in dry weather also spray water on the leaves and surroundings;

Propagation: the cutting propagation method can be used, preferably in spring and summer. Choose healthy growing cuttings, insert them into clean river sand or vermiculite, keep moist, and generally they will root in about a month.

Climbing rose (Rosa multiflora)

Flowering period: April~September

Rosa multiflora flowers are relatively small, but fresh and pleasing, with bright colors. They can be arranged on flower trellises and flower walls, stunningly beautiful.

Care points:

Watering: Rosa multiflora likes moisture, but fears wetness and waterlogging, so gardening friends must pay close attention when caring for it;

Fertilizing: Rosa multiflora likes fertilizer; the more branches, the more flowers, and the greater the demand for fertilizer. If conditions permit, apply a thin cake fertilizer once a month;

Light: Rosa multiflora is a sun-loving flower and needs more light, but in summer it is best to have a shaded environment;

Wisteria

Flowering period: April~May

Wisteria flowers are very beautiful, with racemose inflorescences just like tassels, full of unique charm.

Care points:

Watering: wisteria has a very deep main root, so it has strong drought tolerance, but it likes moist soil; however, the roots must not be soaked in water, otherwise they will rot;

Fertilizing: applying compound fertilizer 2-3 times a year can basically meet wisteria's needs. During the growing period, topdress 2-3 times with decomposed human manure and urine;

Bougainvillea

Flowering period: March~July

Bougainvillea has diverse varieties and strong plant adaptability. It is not only widely distributed in the south, but can also be cultivated in the cold north.

Care points:

Temperature: the suitable temperature for bougainvillea is 15~30 degrees;

Light: bougainvillea likes light, and sufficient light must be ensured during the growing season, otherwise the plant is prone to weakening;

Pruning: bougainvillea needs more pruning, so as to promote side branch growth and more flowering.

Rangoon creeper

Flowering period: early summer

The flower color of Rangoon creeper gradually fades as the flowering time goes on. In one cluster of flowers, you can usually see a gradual transition from pink, to light pink, and to nearly white. The inflorescences droop low, like a modest beauty.

Care points:

Rangoon creeper is not strict about soil, and cultivation and management are also relatively easy. As long as when planting you put some humus-rich waste or chicken feathers, etc. in the hole as base fertilizer, pay attention to watering, and appropriately topdress with some liquid fertilizer, it can grow vigorously and bloom abundantly and brightly.

Multiflorous jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum)

Flowering period: February~August

Multiflorous jasmine has supple branches and vines, elegant leaves, and fragrant flowers, with a very good decorative effect.

Care points:

Fertilizer and water: multiflorous jasmine likes a moist soil environment and is not drought-tolerant. In winter and spring, the soil should be kept slightly moist and on the dry side. Besides applying base fertilizer at planting, during the vigorous growth stage it should also be topdressed with thin liquid fertilizer once every 2-3 weeks. It is fond of heavy fertilizer, and grows rapidly under conditions of ample fertilizer.

Temperature: multiflorous jasmine likes an environment with ample sunlight; in a shaded environment, the plant blooms less. Make sure the cultivation environment has good ventilation.

Cypress vine (Ipomoea quamoclit)

Flowering period: April~November

The vines and leaves of cypress vine are slender and elegant. It is an excellent plant for courtyard flower trellises and flower hedges, and can also be potted for indoor display. When it blooms, although the flowers are small, they are scattered like stars among the green leaves, lively and charming.

Care points:

It likes light and a warm, humid environment, and is simple to manage. There should be no standing water in the potting soil. Pinching the tips more can promote more branching.

Chinese trumpet creeper (Campsis grandiflora)

Flowering period: May~August

Chinese trumpet creeper is a common climbing plant, with lush green leaves. When it blooms, the orange-red flowers dot among the green leaves, brilliant and full of vitality.

Care points for Chinese trumpet creeper:

Chinese trumpet creeper also has strong adaptability to the environment and likes places with ample light, but it can also tolerate semi-shade, and is both cold-tolerant and drought-tolerant. But if you can provide a good environment, still provide it with a somewhat better environment~ Chinese trumpet creeper does not like heavy fertilizer, so it is fine not to fertilize when planting.

Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)

Foliage plant

For roof greening and wall greening, no matter how large the area, Boston ivy can cover it boldly and vigorously.

Care points:

A plant as tenacious as this naturally does not need special care; it can almost be said to need no care, and after planting it can fend for itself. Boston ivy likes a shady and damp environment, but is not afraid of strong light. Its vitality is extremely tenacious, and its growth speed is also super fast; in one year the branches can grow three or four meters.

Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

Flowering period: April~June

When Japanese honeysuckle blooms, the flowers are first white, then turn yellow. Yellow and white set each other off, so it is called Japanese honeysuckle.

It grows very fast and is extensively managed. It is a good choice for greening walls and courtyards, and twining around flower trellises and corridor frames.

Care points for Japanese honeysuckle:

Japanese honeysuckle has very strong adaptability and is not strict about environmental requirements. It can be planted in both the north and the south. It likes places with ample light, is not shade-tolerant, and has fairly strong drought and cold tolerance. Even for gardening beginners, there is no problem caring for it.

Goji berry (Lycium chinense)

Fruiting ornamental

Goji berry, also called goji fruit, dog nipple, dog eggplant, has light purple flowers and red fruits, and is a very good ornamental bonsai.

Care points for goji berry:

Goji berry has fairly strong cold tolerance and likes light. During the flowering and fruiting periods there must be sufficient water. In addition, goji berry likes alkaline soil and sandy loam. When caring for it in pots, there must absolutely be no standing water.

Hoya (Hoya carnosa)

Flowering period: April~June

Hoya leaves are emerald green all year round, and in spring and summer it can bloom one ball-shaped flower after another, especially lovely. Grown indoors and trained into a wall, it is both full of vitality and full of childlike innocence.

Care points:

Temperature: hoya likes a high-temperature, high-humidity, semi-shade environment. In summer and autumn, avoid direct sunlight and maintain relatively high humidity.

Soil: Hoya does not like heavy, sticky soil; it prefers fertile, airy, well-draining soil.

Watering: Hoya likes a moist environment, so keep the potting soil moist regularly, watering when the soil feels dry and letting it dry out between waterings, but do not let water accumulate.

Passionflower

Bloom period: May to July

Passionflower is a perennial evergreen climbing woody vine. The passion fruit we often eat refers to its fruit, which is mostly round or oval, green when unripe and yellow or orange-yellow when ripe.

Key care points for passionflower:

Passionflower is a tropical plant, so it cannot overwinter outdoors in the north. If friends in the north want to grow it, in winter it must be placed in a sunny and warm spot such as a balcony.

Soil: Passionflower has low soil requirements; well-draining humus soil is enough;

Light: It likes light, so ensure plenty of sunlight;

Water: When growing it in a pot, avoid waterlogging, but do not let it dry out for long periods either; keep the soil moist.

Black-eyed Susan

Bloom period: Summer and autumn

The pale yellow flowers are stunning for their color alone. If you let them climb over a wall, hang on a balcony, or trail over a railing, probably all the other flowers would pale in comparison!

Key care points:

1. Sow seeds or take cuttings in autumn.

2. Pinch off the growing tips when the plant is about 15 cm tall to encourage branching.

3. It does not tolerate heat well; the maximum temperature should not exceed 30 degrees.