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- Is my Akebia quinata hardy?
- Can I also cultivate an Akebia quinata in the tub?
- Does my akebia quinata need protection from frost?
- How do I take care of my akebia quinata in winter?
- How does the Akebia react to late frost?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The Akebia quinata is only partially hardy
Is my Akebia quinata hardy?
The Akebie or climbing cucumber (bot. Akebia quinata) is native to East Asia. As a tropical plant, it is only partially winter hardy. So far, the attractive climbing plant with its fragrant flowers and edible fruits is not very widespread.
Can I also cultivate an Akebia quinata in the tub?
Non-hardy plants are often cultivated in pots so they can easily be brought to winter quarters. This is also possible with the Akebia quinata. However, you should consider the rather rapid and massive root growth here and choose a correspondingly large planter.
Does my akebia quinata need protection from frost?
Since the Akebia quinata is not really frost-resistant, it absolutely needs a winter protection. In a mild area, cover a layer of leaves, brushwood or bark mulch over the root ball. Here her akebia stays green even in winter. If you live in a harsher region with long cold winters, then it may even be necessary to bring the Akebia into a frost-free winter quarters.
How do I take care of my akebia quinata in winter?
During winter, your Akebia quinata needs no fertilizer. Only in March or April should you give extra nutrients again. A protection against cold winds is definitely recommended, even the winter sun can harm your Akebia in excess.
However, it is a mistake that plants do not need water during hibernation. Moisture evaporates over the leaves and without water your akebia dries up. However, you should only water on frost-free days, otherwise the liquid freezes before the plant can absorb them.
How does the Akebia react to late frost?
The Akebia quinata sprouts its buds very early and often flowers already in April. At this time is still likely to late frosts and the ice saints in May are still ahead. Since it can happen that the flowers freeze and no fruits are to be expected.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
The Akebia quinata tolerates frost at most short, a sufficient winter protection is highly recommended.