Grape Ivy (Cissus rhombifolia): Glossy-Leaved Vine for Poles and Baskets

Cissus rhombifolia: Easy Trailing Vine with Tendrils

Grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia) and its oak-leaf cousin ‘Ellen Danica’ bear dark-green, glossy leaves on long, thin stems. Vines trail up to 10 feet but stay only 18 inches tall. Tendrils grip poles, bark, or trellises. Newer varieties are disease-resistant and tougher than old types.

Care

Medium to bright indirect light; water when top inch of soil dries. Average humidity. Prune to control length; propagate from cuttings.