Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Rhoicissus can be evergreen tendril-climbers or trees, with simple or palmate leaves and insignificant greenish-yellow flowers in clusters, followed by red or purple berries
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a heated greenhouse or in the house in a pea-free, loam-based compost, in full light. Water freely while the plant is in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. In winter, water sparingly
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring in temperatures of 13°C (55°F). Take semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in early summer or propagate by layering in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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