Botanical Name: Cissus rhombifolia
Common Name: Grape ivy Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, loose mounding habit – will grow up walls, fences, and trellises by means of tendrils to become a vine Height 10-20' Spread 10-20' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor partial sun or shade (full sun near coast) Soil prefers well-draining loam – tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 13, 15, 16, 21-24); prefers warm habitat Morphology: Leaves trifoliate, alternate (technically opposite, but one is modified into tendril), leaflets rhomboid, 2-4" long, toothed Flowers tiny greenish white flowers in panicles Fruit small purple drupe to 1/4" diameter Propagation: softwood/semihardwood cuttings, seed Usage: vine for soft foliage effects, hanging baskets, planters, low mounding filler or facer; sometimes used as a groundcover in subtropical or tropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular – tolerates occasional Fertilizing balanced as needed; correct chlorosis as required Pruning selectively head back to maintain size Pests/Diseases snails/slugs Special Conditions/Other prefers a cool, moist root run but leaves will tolerate sun Origin: Venezuela/Columbia Family: Vitaceae Notes: |
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