Common
name: "Grape Ivy"
Latin name: Cissus rhombifolia - syn
Rhoicissus rhombifolia
Native
to: Mexico to Brazil
Growth habit: A low growing trailing or climbing plant usually not
over 18" in height. Vines can grow to 10 feet in length.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for mealy
bug.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
6" Grape Ivy
Cultural
information: "Grape" ivies are a beautiful
climbing plant. Their foliage is a luxurious glossy green that
looks similar to our "Poison Ivy" that grows outdoors.
Place your "Grape Ivy" in bright filtered light.
Direct sunshine will burn the foliage of this plant. Direct early
morning or late evening sun is ok. "Grape Ivy" does not
drink a lot of water. Check weekly allowing the plant to dry down
to just before the wilting point. Feed monthly with a balanced
plant food like Peter's. If your plant gets a white dusty like
stuff on it... it's probably powdery mildew. You can control the
mildew by simply spraying your plant with household... aerosol
Lysol. "Grape Ivies" are available in nearly every pot
size up to 10" hanging baskets, including poles and
trellises.
