Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus) Care and Propagation

Purple bell vine (Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus) is a herbaceous flower, which is native to southern Africa. The flowers of purple bell vine are small and exquisite, rich and beautiful, and people like them very much. Rhodochiton has a beautiful appearance and is an ornamental plant. Purple bell vine can be planted in flower beds, courtyards, or in earthen pots and hung next to scaffolds or walls. It is also a good view.

Purple Bell Vine Quick Info

Botanical/Scientific Name	Rhodochiton Atrosanguineus
Common Name	Purple bell vine
When to Grow/Bloom/Harvest	Plant in late wintertime/Blossom plentifully from late spring to late fall,
Uses	For trellises, pergolas, porches, and walls
Origin	Mexico
Light Care	Full sun or partial shade
Soil Care	Rich, loamy well-drained soil
Temperature Care	60°F (16°C)-80°F(27°C)
Humidity Care	High humidity
Watering	Be watered weekly
Pruning Care	Removing dead, diseased, or damaged growth.
Fertilizer Care	Well-balanced fertilizer
Propagation	Most grown from seed
Toxic	Toxic to Dogs
Flower Color	Purple

Purple Bell Vine Care in Detail

Purple Bell Vine Watering

When watering purple bell vine, we should water it after the soil is dry, preferably thoroughly at one time. However, do not water too much, and do not produce ponding. When the temperature is high in summer, the watering frequency can be increased. When the temperature is low in winter, it is necessary to water less or not. It can be determined according to the dry and wet conditions of the soil.

Purple Bell Vine Soil

Purple bell vine prefers loose soil because its roots also need to breathe when growing in the soil. If the soil is too thick, the plant roots will rot because they can't breathe normally. Secondly, there should be sufficient fertility in the soil. Only by ensuring sufficient nutrients can purple bell vine grow more vigorously. Finally, the drainage of the soil is also better, so as to avoid that the excess water cannot be discharged from the basin and endanger plant growth.

Purple Bell Vine Light

In the process of planting purple bell vine, we should ensure that purple bell vine needs sufficient light every day and add some fertilizer in the process of growth. Such as phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. There are other nutrients. At this time, it can keep the bluebell grass nutritious. Sowing method: we can sow in summer and grow slowly in winter. In spring, purple bell vine can complete the whole growth process. In this process, purple bell vine can be seen to bloom in 30 days. The viewing period of purple bell vine will continue to extend. It can be seen that the planting of purple bell vine is inseparable from light.

Purple Bell Vine Temperature

Purple bell vine has not strict requirements on temperature. It can grow in the open air in most areas and can grow well at a temperature of 10-25 degrees. In hot summer, when the temperature is higher than 30 degrees, it can be properly shaded. In winter, Rhodochiton can withstand low temperatures above 0 degrees, but it is better not to be lower than 0 degrees.

Purple Bell Vine Humidity

Purple bell vine requires high humidity and water spraying in addition to watering. After growing seedlings, we need to reduce the soil humidity and maintain a slightly humid soil environment. In particular, we need to pay attention to avoid waterlogging, otherwise it will lead to sudden collapse of seedlings. On the contrary, we can't lack water when seedlings grow. The environment of water shortage and drought will lead to sluggish growth and dry death in serious cases. Therefore, when breeding purple bell vine, we should pay attention to reasonable watering methods and try to keep the soil slightly wet. When necessary, spray can be used to control moisture and keep the soil dry and humid.

Purple Bell Vine Fertilizer

Purple bell vine blooms all the time. Phosphorus or potassium fertilizer should be applied in time to supplement its nutrient demand during flowering. When we compost purple bell vine in spring, it is best to cover it with a cover to keep the soil moist. There is no need to fertilize purple bell vine in summer and winter. Purple bell vine grows messy during the growth period, but it can grow neatly in the future. If we want to control the height of its growth, or if we want the flowers to bloom more luxuriantly, we can remove new leaves when the seedlings of purple bell vine grow to about 10cm, and then make some appropriate pruning.

Purple Bell Vine Pruning

Purple bell vine is a relatively short plant, so pruning is not needed during the growth of purple bell vine! Not all planted flowers need to be trimmed. When this plant is planted, it will slowly gather together. Purple bell vine is different from other plants. The messy branches seem to have little effect on it. The important thing to note is that the planting period of purple bell vine is relatively long, and it takes two winters to blossom. Therefore, it needs to wait patiently during the cultivation period, so purple bell vine will grow, and purple bell vine will slowly gather together in the later stage. Purple bell vine has natural compactness, unlike other plants that absorb nutrients due to weeds. When planting purple bell vine, just avoid the hot summer. (Find more Climbing Plants with Flowers here.)

Purple Bell Vine Repotting

We have to wait until the emergence of the seedling before we can transplant it. We can't act rashly when the seedling doesn't appear. As long as you choose a shallow flowerpot, you can carry out purple bell vine repotting. Don't use too much force in the process of transplanting and planting. Some flower friends often break the root system directly. This has no effect on Rhodochiton. When it is found that the seedlings grow to 5cm, they can be transplanted into the flower pot. If they are found that the root system is full, they should change the pot. Purple bell vine repotting needs to be carried out three times. Every time you change the pot, you need to change a new pot. Remove the old soil, and you can harvest a full pot of bells. During the breeding period, in order to keep the seedlings high humidity, it is necessary to water them often. If possible, you can cover the seedlings with a layer of stone to moisturize them. During watering, we should pay attention not to drench seedlings. Avoid burns to purple bell vine.

Purple Bell Vine Pest & Disease Control

Aphid

This purple bell vine disease usually gathers on young leaves, young leaves and branches to prick and absorb juice, resulting in shrinkage and deformation of the injured position of the plant. Aphid feces on leaves in Fuzhou will also cause coal pollution disease. Aphids can be said to be opponents of every kind of potted flowers. If the natural environment is slightly poor, it is very easy for aphids to take advantage of loopholes. When a small amount of aphids appear on the leaves of purple bell vine, it is suggested to use a towel dipped in soap solution to wipe them off, or erode them with light running water. When there are many aphids, spray the medicine once a week for 2 ~ 3 consecutive times, which has animation effects on bud insects and aphids.

Botrytis Cinerea

This kind of purple bell vine disease often occurs during outdoor maintenance. The branches and leaves of Rhodochiton become gray-white, which seriously affects the ornamental value of purple bell vine. If it is not handled in time, it may also cause growth problems. Prevention and treatment: we should take prevention and treatment measures in advance and pay attention not to get wet, so as to reduce the possibility of disease. If you accidentally get sick, you need to cut off the diseased branches and leaves in time, and then concentrate on destroying them. It also needs to cooperate with dispensing. Bactericide can be sprayed, and the effect is good.

Purple Bell Vine Propagation from Seeds

Mature seeds are used for purple bell vine propagation from seeds. We can buy them in the market or collect them ourselves if possible. It is best to select seeds with full and complete particles for sowing so that the germination rate will be higher. It can be sown immediately after harvest or in early spring. Before purple bell vine singing propagation, we need to soak the seeds for 12 hours. The seeds of Rhodochiton are very small. After sowing, we can not cover the soil. The seedbed needs sufficient light and good drainage. The soil for sowing should be slightly wet, but not too wet. It is best to keep the temperature at 20-24 degrees. It will germinate in about 20 days after sowing.
When the seedlings grow 5 or 6 leaves, they can be transplanted into the flowerpot. When the light is sufficient but the light is not strong, they can be put into the pot. After they are put into the pot, they should be watered immediately, so that the seedlings will contact the soil more fully.
Purple bell vine is sun resistant. With enough sunshine, it will grow luxuriantly and the flowers will bloom more brightly. If the sunshine time reaches more than 14 hours a day, it can bloom naturally. If there is no sunlight, purple bell vine will grow in vain and the color of the flowers will be much dimmer.

Purple Bell Vine Benefits

Greening viewing benefit

Purple bell vine is an annual herbaceous flower. You can see the figure of purple bell vine in roadside flower beds, gardens and the edge of gardens. It has unique flower types and bright and elegant colors. It is planted together in pieces. The breeze blows and dances like a bell. It is very beautiful.

Courtyard viewing benefit

Purple bell vine is chic in shape, like small bells, with fresh flowers and colors. It is most suitable to decorate the room with potted plants. Use white or purple sand flowerpots, plant full of wind chimes, and put them anywhere in your home to make you feel the smell of the wind. If we don't have time to conserve potted plants, purple bell vine can also do flower arrangement. With Rhodochiton and sunflower as the main materials, together with ivy and carnation, it shows a vibrant and prosperous happy atmosphere; With purple bell vine as the main flower, coupled with white lily, delphinium and asparagus, it looks quiet and soft. No matter what style it is, it can well decorate the home.

Medicinal value of purple bell vine

Purple bell vine can watch and decorate the home, but it is not bad in medicine. The whole plant of Rhodochiton can be used as medicine. It is harvested in summer, removed from the soil, chopped and dried. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxification, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Purple bell vine is commonly used for pharyngitis, headache, etc.
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