Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy, Venezuela Treebine)
This climber vine is originated from Central and south America. The leaves are trifoliate light bronze-green when young and deep green when matures. The plant climbs with tendrils. It can tolerate full sun and shade. Usually it is planted indoor but in warm areas it can be planted outside as a ground cover.
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- Botanical Description
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Pronunciation: KISS-us rom-bif-OH-lee-uh
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Plant type: Vine
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Origin: Mexico, Colombia and Brazil
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Heat Zones: 9 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 11 to 13
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Uses: Indoor, Facade, Ground cover, Trellis
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Upright
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Open
Canopy Texture: Coarse
Height at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 m
Spread at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 meters
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Spiral
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Trifoliate
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Margins: Cleft
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Green, White
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk has Crownshaft: No
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Seasons: Spring
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Tolerance
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: No pruning at all
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: Less than 25
Diseases: Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spots
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Mites, Scales, Mealy-Bug
Plant Propagation: Cutting