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Cissus antarctica

kangaroo vine

A vigorous, tropical evergreen climber with glossy, toothed, heart-shaped leaves. This species climbs using tendrils, but is often allowed to trail from a hanging basket. A good houseplant for a lightly shaded position

Synonyms
Cissus baudiniana
Cissus glandulosa

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Vitaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Cissus can be perennials, shrubs or climbers, sometimes with succulent stems or rootstocks, and with simple or palmately lobed or divided, evergreen leaves and clusters of insignificant flowers followed by small berries

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Australasia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in pots of peat-free, loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. Mist daily to increase humidity. Water freely while in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on every 2-3 years and top dress in spring

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • hanging basket
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

See pruning group 11; pinch out young plants to encourage bushiness

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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