The pretty berries of the do not show up always and everywhere Mühlenbeckia. So it blooms as Houseplant only very rarely and then of course does not produce any fruit. In the garden however, it looks different. Depending on the variety, the small, almost inconspicuous flowers develop into white to reddish or black berries in autumn.
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How will my Mühlenbeckia bloom next year?
The Mühlenbeckia, often also known as the wire bush, is native to New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea, Central and South America. The black fruited wire bush (Mühlenbeckia axillaris) comes from New Zealand and is accordingly robust. It should at least hibernate in a cool place so that it is then ready to flower again.
the Mühlenbeckia complexa (White-fruited wire bush), on the other hand, can only tolerate little frost. So that it blooms again next year, it should overwinter frost-free. For both types, the root ball must not dry out even in winter. You should therefore water the plants a little regularly,
outdoors but only on frost-free days. Fertilizer is not necessary in winter, but rather harmful.The essentials in brief:
- is considered non-toxic
- Berries should not be eaten
- As a precaution, keep children from eating
Tips
Even if the Mühlenbeckia is generally considered non-toxic, you should prevent your children from putting the berries in their mouths. There is too little knowledge about the consequences of consuming these fruits.
