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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.

American wisteria

📷 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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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.

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