Muehlenbeckia complexa

Wire Vine

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Trailing vine with fine wire-like stems and tiny scale-like leaves. Forms dense mats or cascades from baskets. Native to New Zealand.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wire Vine
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Muehlenbeckia
Species Complexa
Origin New Zealand, Norfolk Island
Blooming Small greenish-white flowers, summer to autumn; grown primarily for foliage.
Leaf Color Bright green to grey-green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with perlite or coarse sand. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Keep soil lightly moist during active growth. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; full sun outdoors in temperate climates. Protect from scorching midday heat.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer. Stop fertilizing in late autumn and winter.

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Pruning

Prune regularly to maintain shape. Can be cut back hard if leggy; responds well to trimming.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug 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 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 14000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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