Akebia longeracemosa or long-racemed akebia is a member of the chocolate vine genus, Akebia, and more specifically a relative of the commonly known, Akebia quinata.
The Long Raceme Chocolate Vine possesses strong resistance to diseases and is typically not susceptible to them. Regarding maintenance, this plant is fairly easy to care for. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be trimmed after they finish blooming. Long Raceme Chocolate Vinet is appropriate for anyone who has an outdoor area like a garden or a deck and does not demand extensive gardening experience.
How to keep Akebia Longeracemosa.
Light
Long Raceme Chocolate Vine occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky sites where it receives natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its adaptable and hardy character.
Temperature
The Long Raceme Chocolate Vine shows a remarkable ability to adjust itself to diverse weather conditions, be it hot summers or cold winters. However, there's a specific range of temperature which is ideal for its growth. If the temperature rises too high, this plant tends to suffer from heat and humidity, which could potentially lead to its death. Similarly, in areas where the temperature is almost at the bare minimum of what it can tolerate, it is essential to employ proper insulation techniques to safeguard the plant.
Fertilizer
Proper timing matters for fertilizing the Long Raceme Chocolate Vine. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue once a month until early summer. The fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant periods and active growth.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Akebia
- Family
- Lardizabalaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Mature Height
- 3.96 m to 7.92 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.44 m to 3.96 m
- Leaf Color
- Purple, Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Flower Size
- 11.43 cm to 17.78 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- China
