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 rhombifolia is 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