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"Plantia Q&A" introduces plant information and how to grow them in a Q&A format. It clearly explains the key points and questions of how to grow plants for gardening veterans, beginners, and those who are thinking about starting gardening. This time, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about how to grow "Snow Vine". ▼Chapter List Snow Vine is a horticultural variety of the Japanese ivy, and its leaves are small and new leaves have pink and white spots. As the leaves grow, the spots change from pink to white and finally to green. The vines are compact and easy to handle, so they are recommended for planting. It is a plant that is easy to grow for beginners, as it is highly heat-resistant. Now, here is one of the frequently asked questions. "Please tell me how to get a beautiful pink color and how to make the leaves turn red." If you grow Snow Vine in a lot of sunlight, the leaves will develop a good color and the spots will be beautiful. The leaves change as they grow, from pale pink when the new buds appear to a gradually stronger white color, to a vibrant green color at the end. If you grow it in full sun, the leaves will turn red as the cold winter approaches. However, avoid direct sunlight in midsummer as it will burn the leaves. If you want to enjoy the pink and white leaves, it is important to trim them diligently to encourage many side shoots to appear. The plant will grow rapidly during the growing season, so from spring to summer, give it liquid fertilizer Hyponex concentrate once a week. The second frequently asked question is: "How should I prune it? Is there a specific time?" You can prune it any time except in winter, when growth slows, but it is best to prune it after the flowers have finished blooming in May and June. If you prune it before it blooms, it will not bloom. Snow vines grow vigorously except in winter, so if they lose their shape or spread too much, there is no problem with pruning them. The leaves that turn green will simply fall off and will not return to white or pink. Only the new shoots turn pink. Therefore, there is no problem with pruning them frequently. The third frequently asked question is: "Please tell me how to propagate it. Is there a good time or precautions?" For cuttings, all you have to do is cover the grown vine with soil. Then, the vines that are covered with soil will naturally root. Just cut the rooted vines and replant them. Since you only need to replant the vines that have already rooted, the success rate is high and it is recommended. May to June is the best time. Snow vines can also be propagated by cuttings. Cut a shiny branch to a length of about 10 cm, and cut off the rest, leaving only 2 or 3 leaves. Insert the branch in this state into soil for cuttings and you're done. Once the roots have sprouted, repot them. The best time is between June and early August. Finally, here is some basic information on how to grow snow vines. When planting in a pot, water generously when the soil starts to dry. In midsummer, water in the morning or evening. If planting in the garden, no special watering is necessary. Use Magamp K Medium Grain as base fertilizer. During the growing season in spring and autumn, apply Hyponex concentrate diluted with water as top dressing. It is resistant to pests and diseases, but aphids and scale insects may appear if the air circulation is poor. What did you think? We will also answer some common questions about plants. Please subscribe to our channel.