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CISSUS
Woody vines in the grape family.
C. quadrangularis has long been recognised and used in medicine.
Genus of about 200 species of evergreen perennials, shrubs, and climbers, some with succulent stems or roots, from tropical and subtropical forest margins and thickets.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - insignificant flowers and small, unpalatable berries which ripen to shades of blue, red, purple or black.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. -
Against a wall - over a pergola or to cover tree stumps.
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - red spider mite, whiteflies, mealy bugs, under glass. -
Place of origin - tropical and subtropical forest margins and thickets. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Cissus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CISSUS
CISSUS striata >
Commonly known as: Ivy of Uruguay, Miniature grape ivy.
Evergreen vine with handsome glossy leaves. An excellent plant for a north facing wall
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
