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Grape
Ivy,
Marine
Ivy
Cissus rhombifolia
(Grape Ivy)
Cissus incise
(Marine Ivy)
SIS-us
rom-bah-FOAL-ee-ah, in-SIGH-sah
Vitaceae
Explanation
of name:
Kissos is Greek for ivy. Rhombifolia presumably refers to the
rhombic shape of the leaflets.
Natural
range:
South America
Recognition:
Vines with usually 3-foliate leaves, reminiscent sometimes of poison ivy.
Leaflets variably toothed or lobed.
Landscape
uses:
Grows like a grape vine. Hanging baskets. According to the website listed
below, best allowed to dry between soakings, not continuously moist.
Internet
source:
http://www.rhapisgardens.com/cissus/
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Cissus rhombifolia |
Grape-Ivy |
Exotic |
Vine |
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Vine |
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SH
Alternating DR-MO
WD
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Depends on cultivar
“Improved” cultivars not very prone to powdery mildew |
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