Akebia quinata
Akebia quinata
Five-Leaf Chocolate Vine
| Product number: | 1658-03-T |
| Height: | ca. 10-15 cm (no pot) |
| Foliage: | deciduous |
| Product contents: | You will get a similar plant |
| Age: | 3 years |
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| Bonsai Pot: | plastic pot |
| Characteristics: | attractive autumn colour, with flowers, with fruits |
| Origin: | Germany |
Akebia quinata - Five-Leaf Chocolate Vine
General:
The Akebia is native to Japan, China and Korea. It grows here in bushes and forests as a creeper. Its leaves are composed in the shape of a hand and are deciduous. In mild winters, however, they sometimes stay on the plant until the next year. Akebia have very interesting, purple-brown, slightly fragrant flowers. From this, purple-colored cucumber-like fruits can develop. The fruits are edible.
Care as a bonsai:
It is not that easy to make a bonsai from five-leaf chocolate vine. As a creeper, the plant forms many shoots and these must be removed except for a strong main shoot. This shoot can then be shaped with wire and over time a trunk develops more and more. Especially with a sloping shape, it is the fruits that give the plant its unique character. Akebia can be in a sunny or partially shaded position. In winter, the plants should best be placed frost-free.