Kangaroo Vine. An excellent vigorous foliage plant with bold toothed leathery leaves. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers April to July. Fruits August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Cissus antarctica
An excellent vigorous foliage plant with bold toothed leathery leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Cissus |
|---|---|
| Species | antarctica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Kangaroo Vine |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Mealy bugs, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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