Grape Ivy

Grape Ivy Care

Cissus rhombifolia

What is the plant

Originated from Mexico, this plant is relatively easy to grow indoors and is one of the most beautiful room vines.

The Grape Ivy plant can reach up 18 inches (45 cm) tall, with its vines trailing up to 10 feet (305 cm) long. Because of this feature, the crown of the plant can be formed in different interesting ways.

This plant is not fast-growing and is suitable for long-term landscaping projects. Still, it is a very good survivalist that does not require much attention and care except for the right conditions for its growth.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

9a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep the soil slightly wet during the spring and summer seasons. Mist the leaves regularly.
Pruning
Pruning is vital to keep the plant in desirable shape and promotes more active growth. Pinch back tips every spring to increase leaf growth.
Fertilizer
Basic fertilizer diluted ½ with water once during active growth season. If leaves become yellowish, give more food.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
A shade lover, Grave Ivy can stand a lot of light and even some periods of direct sunlight but still wouldn’t survive living in a too sunny spot. Keep in mind that the vine reaches for the light and will grow towards it.
Soil
African violet mix of rich, well-draining soil is perfect for the Grape Ivy plant.
Propagation
Cut the leaf-tip or pinch the vine in spring and place the sprout in water or moist soil.

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Temperature
The temperature from 68°F (10°C) to 82°F (28 C) is perfect for this plant. Grape Ivy can endure cold or hot periods, but it negatively affects growth.
Container
Choose a hanging container that allows more air circulation and fix up the supporting elements for the vine. The Grape Ivy is a slow-growing plant and should be repotted only on demand when it is obviously overgrowing the pot. Repot in spring.
Fun fact
The Grape Ivy plant has nothing in common with the ivy indeed and is a part of the Vitaceae family, which is more like grapes. In nature, this plant fructifies with small inedible berries.