Cissus Rhombifolia Ellen Dancia – Grape Ivy

Cissus Rhombifolia is an easy care plant. Also known as Grape Ivy, the attractive oak shaped leaves and tendrils make for a wonderful hanging plant to give your home that retro Greek taverna vibe. Its non-fussy demeanour with regard to light, watering and humidity make it versatile for most locations and the deep green mature leaves combined with unfurling silvery new growth and downy stems add dimensions of texture to indoor greenscapes.

Horty Hints

Not shy of the dry! This plant is somewhat more robust and tolerant of neglect. Only water when the soil is 80% dry… Might as well put your feet up then.

Be careful not to overwater your Grape Ivy, as waterlogged roots are prone to rot!

Pluck or perm! Pinch out the tips to create a bushier plant.

Light

Cissus rhombifolia Ellen Dancia prefers bright, indirect light but can also tolerate some shade which makes it an ideal plant for the home or office.

Watering

Allow your Grape Ivy to dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly and allow to drain. Do not let the plant sit in water as root rot may develop.

Temperature

Cissus rhombifolia thrives in normal household temperatures: anything from 10-24°C. Avoid long stays in areas over 30°C however.

Humidity

This plant is tolerant of normal household humidity but thrives in slightly higher humidity. Consider occasionally misting your Grape Ivy for best results.

Feed

Apply a weak general purpose fertiliser during the summer.

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Height & Growth Rate

Ellen Dancia is not known to be a particularly fast or slow-grower. Trails can grow to approximately 1.5 metres indoors. Cut back to maintain desired length.

Toxicity

Considered safe for people and pets, however, be aware that the sap can be a slight skin irritant.

Origin

Cissus rhombifolia Ellen Dancia is native to South America.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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