Cissus rhombifolia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Acacia Software

 

Description

Cissus rhombifolia is an evergreen vine with beautiful, dark green leaves divided into diamond-shaped, toothed leaflets 1"-4" long. The veins on the leaf's undersides have reddish hairs, giving foliage a bronzy overtone. Outdoors, it grows to 20' high and can be trained on a support.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Espalier

 

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.