The Wire Vine, unexpectedly, is hardy. I thought it was tropical and expected to tear out a dead crown last spring, but it was breaking growth, so I cut it back hard. Now it’s going full steam.
Wire Vine is of the genus Muehlenbeckia. I think the one I have is M. complexa. Its leaves are a rich green, and its stems are indeed wiry. Some of the little oval leaves are held out above the plant in an effervescent halo. People find this plant adorable because all its parts are so tiny and neat. They fall into the voice they use with puppies.
I’ve seen wire vine trained on topiary frames, but it doesn’t twine or cling closely. It sprawls in a miniature way and needs to be tied in. I intend to experiment with this plant. I can imagine it among paving stones, in raised containers on a terrace, or trained as bonsai. One day it might be among the workhorses of terrace gardens.
Sun, moderate water and fertilizer: no special needs. I usually see it being sold as a houseplant.
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