Cissus rotundifolia
Venezuelan treebine
A vigorous climber to 2m tall, with glossy, rounded leaves and twining tendrils. Either provide support for it to climb, or allow it to trail downwards. It makes an easy houseplant, being tolerant of low humidity and erratic watering
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Genus
Cissus can be perennials, shrubs or climbers, sometimes with succulent stems or rootstocks, and with simple or palmately lobed or divided, evergreen leaves and clusters of insignificant flowers followed by small berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Africa to Arabia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light. Water moderately during the growing season and apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Provide trellis or obelisk if you want the vine to climb. See houseplant cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Trim back overly-long shoots as needed
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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