Cissus quadrangularis
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A succulent climber with tendrils and thick, jointed, 4-angled stems. It bears sparse, rounded, slightly fleshy leaves to 5cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cissus quadrangularis (Cissus quadrangularis)
- Genus
- Cissus
- Family
- Vitaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cissus quadrangularis
Distribution map
Old World trop.
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cissus quadrangularis
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Cissus quadrangularis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings or by sowing seed at 21°C in spring
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in pots of gritty, free-draining compost in full sun. Water moderately while in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on every 2-3 years and top dress in spring
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
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