General
An impressive and fast-growing landscape vine with large racemes that resemble grape bunches, the Wisteria can also be trained as bonsai. Japanese Wisteria and Chinese Wisteria are the most common subjects. Wisteria are extremely hardy, but be careful exposing dead wood on the tree because it is very soft and will rot easily. Do not grow in the ground as the plant will spread to unintended areas.

Typical Styles
Weeping Style (Shidare)
Informal Upright (Moyogi)
Root Over Rock (Sekijojo)
Formal Cascade (Kengai)

Sun and Temperature
Partial to full sun.

Watering
Daily watering and always keep soil moist. Some suggest placing the pot in a shallow water container in hottest weather.

Feeding
Feed heavily from Spring until Winter with breaks for flowering and late Summer.

Pruning/Wiring
Wisteria are generally pruned to some variation of a weeping style which will showcase the flowers. Watch carefully for rapid growth as the plant has a tendency to grow as a vine to attach itself to other plants. Pinch these leaders back often after they have 4 to 5 sets of leaves. After August, removed any shoots that are not integral to the design.

Repotting
Repot yearly in early Spring or Fall. Give roots room to grow.

Propagation
From soft wood cuttings and air layering.

Pests
Watch for rotting of old wood or branches that had died.