Enredadera de chocolate.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Enredadera de hoja caduca o semiperenne

Luz

Sol pleno a sombra parcial

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

6 a 12 metros

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Mid to late spring

Cuidados

Proporciona una estructura de soporte robusta para que esta enredadera trepe, ya que crece bastante rápido. Vigila las hojas amarillentas, que podrían indicar mal drenaje o demasiada sombra. Poda cualquier crecimiento rebelde después de que la planta termine de florecer para mantenerla ordenada.

Riego

Mantén la tierra constantemente húmeda pero no encharcada.

Abonado

Aplica un fertilizante equilibrado una vez a principios de primavera para favorecer el nuevo crecimiento.

Poda

Poda la enredadera después de la floración para controlar su tamaño y forma.

Trasplante

Trasplanta solo si la planta se ha quedado sin espacio en su contenedor.

Suelo

Tierra bien drenada, húmeda y fértil

pH del suelo

6.0 a 7.5

Temperatura

-20 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, though some people may experience mild irritation from contact with the sap.

Niños

The fruit is safe to handle, but always supervise young children to prevent choking on the numerous small seeds.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no significant reports of respiratory allergies associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

The fruit pulp is edible but contains many small seeds that are best spat out.

Cómo identificarla

• Hojas palmadas compuestas de cinco lóbulos
• Flores fragantes de color marrón rojizo púrpura
• Tallos leñosos retorcidos
• Vainas de frutas comestibles con forma de salchicha

Altura

6 a 12m

Anchura

3 a 6m

Hojas

dark green, blue green, semi-evergreen

Flores

purple, maroon, 2 a 3cm

Frutos

violet, purple, Late summer to early autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves caused by poor air circulation.

• ¿Por qué mi enredadera de chocolate no florece?
• ¿Por qué las hojas de mi enredadera de chocolate se vuelven amarillas?
• ¿Por qué mi enredadera de chocolate se ve tan lacia?

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, layering, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder regions, the vine may lose most of its leaves, but it is hardy and will return in spring. No special winter protection is needed for established plants.

En maceta

It can grow in large containers, but it is very vigorous and will eventually require a massive pot or ground planting.

Plant this vine with other vigorous climbers, but ensure you have a very strong support system to hold their combined weight.

Buenas compañeras

• Clematis — They share similar light and moisture needs and look lovely when grown together on a trellis.
• Hortensia de hoja grande — The shrub provides a sturdy base for the vine to climb.

Especies parecidas

• Akebia trifoliata — This species has three leaflets instead of five but shares similar growth habits.

Ciencia

Familia

Lardizabalaceae

Género

Akebia

Orden

Ranunculales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and eastern China, Japan, and Korea.

Conservación

It is considered invasive in several parts of the United States, so check local regulations before planting.

It thrives in woodland edges where it can climb into the canopy to reach sunlight.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental vine, privacy screen, edible fruit

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is Akebia quinata invasive?

Yes, it is listed as invasive in many regions because it grows aggressively and can crowd out native plants.

Does it need a trellis?

Yes, it is a twining vine that requires a sturdy support structure to climb effectively.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Akebia is a Latinized version of the Japanese name for the plant, while quinata refers to the five leaflets on each leaf.

Bueno saberlo

• Akebia is also known as the chocolate vine due to its fragrant flowers.
• The stems are flexible and have been used in traditional basket weaving.
• It is a vigorous grower that can quickly cover fences or trellises.
• The fruit resembles a small, purple sausage when ripe.