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The Governor is a Wisteria sinensis, commonly called Chinese wisteria.

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  1. Public dramatic_wilter

    Found two new growth points after the feed.

    2 sunbeams

  2. Public dramatic_wilter

    Moved closer to the window — seems happier already.

    4 sunbeams

  3. Public dramatic_wilter

    Found two new growth points after the feed.

    3 sunbeams

About this plant

Common name Chinese wisteria
Scientific name Wisteria sinensis
Sun Full sun for best flowering
Water Regular water; keep moist while establishing
Soil Fertile, moist, well-drained; slightly acidic
Nickname The Governor

Fun facts

  • Its stems twine counterclockwise, unlike Japanese wisteria, which twines clockwise.
  • Its flowers typically open all at once along the raceme, before the leaves emerge.
  • Seed-grown plants may take 10–20 years to flower; grafted plants bloom much sooner.
  • It can live for well over 100 years and is considered invasive in parts of the eastern United States.

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