Grape Ivy - Plant

Planting and care

Grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia) is not really an ivy, but a tropical plant. The plant is part of the grape family of plants and is considered a vine. Grape ivy originates from Central and South America but grows as a houseplant in cooler climates.

The plant does well outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12. Grape ivy is a climbing plant but maintains a compact growth habit when you prune it in spring. Other names of this plant include oak leaf ivy and Venezuela tree vine.

Caring for Grape Ivy

• As mentioned above, when caring for grape ivy, a low light exposure is most advantageous, although grape ivy can tolerate bright to moderate light if kept sufficiently moist.
• Allow soil of grape ivy to dry slightly between waterings, taking care not to over irrigate.
• Soil considerations when growing grape ivy is important as the root systems require excellent aeration.
• A potting mixture of peat combined with particles such as bark, perlite, Styrofoam and calcined clay, is the best medium in how to care for grape ivy houseplants.

Typical uses of Grape Ivy

Special features: Hanging baskets, containers or as a vine on a room-dividing trellis.

Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

References

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grape-ivy-house-plants-care-55871.html http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b583 http://www.flowersofindia.net/risearch/search.php?query=Grape+Ivy+&stpos=0&stype=AND