Plant Specifications
Plant Height 12 inch (30 cm)
Plant Spread 4 inch (10 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Cissus alata,Grape Ivy – Plant
Flower Colour Yellowish green,
Bloom Time Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level Easy to grow
Planting And Care
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.
Grape Ivy Care
Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Sunlight
At least 1-3 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.
Watering
Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Soil
The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
Grow well in pH range of 5.5 to 7
Temperature 68-82 F.
Fertilizer
During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer.
Grape Ivy Special Feature
Cissus consists of approximately 350 species of tropical and subtropical vines and shrubs.