Clematicissus striata 'Sugar Vine'PBR
ivy of Uruguay 'Sugar Vine'
A vigorous, cascading or climbing evergreen houseplant with tendrils and glossy, leathery, three- or five-lobed palmate leaves which emerge lime green, turning dark green as they mature. Easy to grow and requires little maintenance
Synonyms
Parthenocissus 'Sugar Vine'Cissus striata 'Sugar Vine'
see moreParthenocissus striata Verona Vein
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Name status
Adopted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in a peat-free, loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Pot on or top dress in spring. Will survive outdoors in a frost-free position, or can be stood outside for the summer. See houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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