About
Cissus trifoliata is a robust climbing plant characterized by its tendrils and shiny leaves, which are segmented into three lobed leaflets. When crushed, the leaves emit an unpleasant odor.
About the genus
Cissus includes a range of plants such as perennials, shrubs, and climbing varieties. These species may feature succulent stems or root systems, and they display evergreen foliage that can be simple or palmately lobed. After flowering, they produce clusters of unremarkable flowers that give way to small berries.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Hanging basket, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- S US, N Mexico
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in pots of peat-free, loam-based compost with extra added grit in bright, filtered light. Water freely while in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot every 2-3 years and top dress in spring
- Pruning
- See pruning group 11; pinch out young plants to encourage bushiness
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free