Chocolate Vine
Akebia quinata
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Chocolate Vine grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Chocolate Vine
Chocolate Vine growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-8.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chocolate Vine as 30-90 days after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Chocolate Vine (Akebia quinata) is listed in the Lardizabalaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial woody vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0287
- Family
- Lardizabalaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial woody vine
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Chocolate Vine is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days after cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.