Do I need more potting soil in this one?-
roseycheeks
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moon vine in pot
I transplanted this moon vine seedling into this pot yesterday, would be it be alright to get rained on or should I just leave it under the porch roof for awhile? It seems to like the sunshine and it is healthy I just don't want it damaged so badly I can't fix it. Do they do well in containers? I heard they attract ants and I thought maybe they won't if they are in pots. Any advice will be welcome and I accept critisims too.Do I need more potting soil in this one?
Do I need more potting soil in this one?-
hendi_alex
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Read threads related to hardening off, if the plant has been inside and is tender.
I have grown moon flower vines in containers for several years now. They are a bit challenging to grow in containers, as the roots are massive, the large vines draw a lot of water. I wouldn't plant a moon flower vine in less than a 15 gallon container, unless you plan on keeping vine pinched back pretty severely.
For the past couple of seasons, I've planted in open bottom containers that are in contact with the soil. The containers are used because my soil is so poor and there is huge competition from tree roots. The open bottom method has worked best, because the plants then have much more constant access to the moisture that they require.
I have grown moon flower vines in containers for several years now. They are a bit challenging to grow in containers, as the roots are massive, the large vines draw a lot of water. I wouldn't plant a moon flower vine in less than a 15 gallon container, unless you plan on keeping vine pinched back pretty severely.
For the past couple of seasons, I've planted in open bottom containers that are in contact with the soil. The containers are used because my soil is so poor and there is huge competition from tree roots. The open bottom method has worked best, because the plants then have much more constant access to the moisture that they require.
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rainbowgardener
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I grow moonflower vines in pots on my deck, up a trellis. I just use like 5 gallon containers. They do fine for me that way, but admittedly stay much smaller than they would in the ground. I usually put one or two in the ground as well, so I do see the difference. I don't pinch them back, they just stunt themselves. They do cover a 6' trellis pretty well and they do bloom, but not as profusely as the in-ground ones.
Yours looks tiny and pale. Rain won't hurt it (unless it is really pounding), but too much sun might until it gets hardened off. And if there isn't fertilizer in the soil it is in, you probably need to start fertilizing it.
Yours looks tiny and pale. Rain won't hurt it (unless it is really pounding), but too much sun might until it gets hardened off. And if there isn't fertilizer in the soil it is in, you probably need to start fertilizing it.