Akebia Trifoliata Seeds Three Leaf Akebia Chocolate Vine Japanese Heirloom Fun Facts The stems of Akebia species are excellent basketry material There are only 5 species currently recognized Very similar to chocolate vine Flowers in spring Plant needs a well drained soil. Does well as an outdoor standard in zones 5+ USES: Greenhouse Outdoor Standard Potted Deck Plant Indoor Tropical Sowing instructions:  Start indoors  Germination should result by 30+ days and maybe a little longer depending on the conditions you have provided  Sow seed lightly on top of good potting mix barely cover top  Keep warm and humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting Plant Care: Grow in a standard potting mix Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil Let dry out between watering and feed once a month Transplant when large enough to handle into pots Landscape Uses  specimen plant  accent plant for artistic appearance  rock gardens  in mini-groves Water Features Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.