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American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) Care Guide
Care guide for American wisteria: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Will McFarland · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ American wisteria is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (45-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.0-7.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~9.1 m (30.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia.
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