Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Leafless Muehlenbeckia · Leafless Pōhuehue
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides is a scrambling shrub native to New Zealand, characterized by its wiry stems and small leaves, often used ornamentally.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
70% intensity
Tolerates coastal conditions well.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
60% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
50% intensity
Tolerates cooler conditions.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
30% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems at any time.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in spring. Cuttings root readily in moist conditions.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Where Muehlenbeckia Ephedroides (Muehlenbeckia ephedroides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Muehlenbeckia |
| Species | Muehlenbeckia ephedroides |
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