centipede plant
Muehlenbeckia platyclada
USDA zones9 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 8 feet tall4 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Green to greenish-white
Notes
Centipede plant (Muehlenbeckia platyclada) is a shrub for containers, accent plantings, and indoor spaces. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 4 to 8 feet tall and wide. Its flat, jointed green stems give it a bold look, and small green to greenish-white flowers open in mid spring.
Pairs well with Cycad, Giant chain fern, Mexican heather, and Umbrella plant.
Native range
Solomon Islands and New Guinea.