Apios americana - 3 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Apios tuberosum.

Growth habit
Potato bean is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 4 - 6 metres and a width of 3 - 4 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Harvest: November.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The purple-violet flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Tubs, facade, consumption