centipede plant

Overview

The Centipede Plant, also known as Muehlenbeckia platyclada, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It features bright, glossy, and thin round leaves which grow in an overlapping pattern along its thin, twiggy stems. The leaves resemble a centipede and provide a unique look to any garden. Centipede plants love full sun and well-drained soil. In the winter, they become dormant and lose their leaves, but in summer they develop small white flowers and can grow up to three feet long. Centipede plants are a great choice for containers or small gardens where you can showcase this interesting species.

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