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.

Cissus

Cissus adenopoda is a robust tropical evergreen vine characterized by its trifoliate leaves, which feature a slightly hairy texture and a dark pink hue on their undersides. This plant climbs via tendrils but is commonly displayed as a trailing specimen in hanging baskets. It thrives in environments with partial shade, making it a suitable choice for indoor settings.

Cissus adenopoda

Cissus amazonica is a robust, tropical evergreen vine featuring narrow, heart-shaped leaves that possess a glossy texture, accentuated by prominent white veins. It ascends using tendrils but can also be displayed in a hanging basket where it trails gracefully. This plant thrives in lightly shaded environments with higher humidity levels, making it a suitable choice for indoor spaces.

Cissus amazonica

Cissus amazonica 'Zuil'

Cissus antarctica is a robust, tropical evergreen vine featuring glossy, serrated, heart-shaped foliage. While it climbs by means of tendrils, it is frequently grown in hanging baskets, where it can cascade elegantly. This plant thrives in areas with partial shade, making it suitable for indoor environments.

Cissus antarctica

Cissus antarctica 'Minima'

Cissus arguta

Cissus cactiformis

Cissus chontalensis

Cissus cucumerifolia is a robust, tropical evergreen vine characterized by its rounded, lobed leaves that can reach up to 15 centimeters in width. This plant features stems that are 4-5 angled and utilizes tendrils to support its climbing growth habit.

Cissus cucumerifolia

Cissus discolor is a graceful, evergreen vine that can reach heights of up to 2.5 meters. Its stems and tendrils exhibit a reddish hue. The leaves are elongated and heart-shaped, featuring a dark green color accented by silvery or pink markings along the veins, while the undersides present a rich purple shade. This plant can be cultivated as a climbing or trailing houseplant, adapting well to various indoor settings.

Cissus discolor

Cissus discolor 'Mollis'

Cissus endresii

Cissus erosa

Cissus gongylodes

Cissus hamaderohensis

Cissus hypoglauca

Cissus hypoleuca

Cissus javalensis

Cissus latifolia

Cissus lindenii

Cissus mexicana Mattei

Cissus nodosa

Cissus nymphaeifolia

Cissus oblonga is a perennial vine characterized by its glossy, elongated leaves that can reach lengths of up to 10 cm. This robust climber thrives indoors, whether trained to ascend a support structure or placed in a hanging basket to cascade downwards.

Cissus oblonga

Cissus oleracea

Cissus quadrangularis is a succulent vine characterized by its thick, jointed stems that are square in cross-section. The plant produces sparse, rounded leaves that can reach up to 5 cm in length and have a slightly fleshy texture.

Cissus quadrangularis

Cissus quinata

Cissus rhombifolia is a perennial climbing plant that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It features shiny green foliage made up of three broadly ovate leaflets. While its flowers are not particularly noteworthy, they may give way to blue-black berries.

Cissus rhombifolia

Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica' is an active climbing plant characterized by its forked tendrils and leaves that consist of three glossy, diamond-shaped leaflets. This compact, bushy cultivar thrives as a houseplant in areas with partial shade.

Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica'

Cissus rhombifolia 'Mandaiana'

This robust climbing plant can reach heights of up to 2 meters, featuring shiny, circular leaves and twisting tendrils. It can be trained to ascend a support structure or left to cascade down. As a houseplant, it is adaptable to low humidity levels and can handle inconsistent watering.

Cissus rotundifolia

Cissus sicyoides

Cissus sicyoides 'Albonitens'

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.