About
An evergreen climber to 5m, clinging by tendrils, with leathery, rounded or kidney-shaped, glossy dark green leaves to 20cm across, the margins sinuately toothed. Flowers inconspicuous; berries dark red.
About the genus
Rhoicissus can be evergreen tendril-climbers or trees, with simple or palmate leaves and insignificant greenish-yellow flowers in clusters, followed by red or purple berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a heated greenhouse or in the house in a pea-free, loam-based compost, in full light. Water freely while the plant is in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. In winter, water sparingly
PruningPruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring in temperatures of 13°C (55°F). Take semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in early summer or propagate by layering in spring
Pest resistanceGlasshouse red spider mite may be a problem
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews