Akebia quinata

Chocolate Vine

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Deciduous climbing vine with fragrant purple flowers and chocolate-scented fruit. Native to East Asia, prized for ornamental foliage and spring blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chocolate Vine
Family Lardizabalaceae
Genus Akebia
Species Quinata
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Spring (May-June), fragrant purple flowers
Leaf Color Green, sometimes bluish-green new growth
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter; tolerates clay if drained well.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season; reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering and fruiting.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring before growth begins.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to control size and shape; remove dead wood in late winter.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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