This vigorous twinning vine has woody stems with forked tendrils and forms a dense cover. The divided glossy dark green leaves have 3-diamond-shaped leaflets and the tiny greenish star-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Cissus rhombifoliais naturally found in tropical America growing in forest margins in sandy humus rich moist soil. It prefers a semi-shade to sunny position with wind, frost and drought protection.

Grape Ivy is grown for its foliage and spreading habit. It is grown over structures as a screen or in garden beds as a clipped groundcover. It is also used in patio pots or tubs and is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 1-2 years and is moderately long lived. It is very tolerant of shade and varying environmental conditions making it an excellent indoor plant. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 498

Cissus(SIS-us) rhombifolia(rom-bi-FO-lee-a)

"Cissus", from Greek kissos, "ivy"; "rhombifolia" means "diamond leaves" referring to the shape.

Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Grapevine and Virginia Family