Grapy ivy is an easy-care perennial vine that looks beautiful climbing trellises and spilling over hanging baskets.
Theperennial vineis easy to grow and has low-maintenance watering needs.
The trailing foliage of grape ivy also looks beautiful cascading over the side of hanging baskets and tall pots.
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Its primarily a houseplant but can be summered outside in someplant hardiness zones.
Grape Ivy Care Tips
Grape ivy is low-maintenance when its preferred conditions are met.
Grape ivy grows best when its soil dries out slightly betweenwaterings.
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If the pot is in a saucer, dump the collected water shortly after watering.
Overwatering and excessively moist soil cause grape ivy to drop its leaves.
it’s possible for you to reduce watering frequency when plant growth slows in the winter.
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Temperature and Humidity
Grape ivy grows well in average humidity and household temperatures between 68F and 82F.
Temperatures should never drop below 50F, including at night.
If you move your grape ivy outdoors during summer, move it inside when temperatures dip below that mark.
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Fertilizer
Grape ivy doesnt requirefertilization, but applying an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer results in faster growth.
Fertilize only in the summer when the plant is actively growing, following the label directions.
Pruning
Regularly pinch off some of the growing tips to promote bushy growth in your grape ivy.
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Additionally, pinch off the vines at the desired length to keep them from growing too long.
Grape ivy can become bare and unsightly.
If this happens to your plant, cut back the stems at the soil level.
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An established houseplant will quickly regrow new stems.
Potting and Repotting
Plant grape ivy in a pot about double the size of its root system.
This size allows the plant to grow undisturbed for a couple of years.
Grape ivy is a moderately fast grower that should not require repotting more than every two years.
When the time comes, repot the plant in a larger container during spring using fresh potting mix.
Treat infestations with horticultural oil, neem oil, or insecticidal soap.
How to Propagate Grape Ivy
Like many houseplants, grape ivy is easilypropagated from cuttingsduring spring.
Insert the cutting in a small pot filled with a damp potting mix.
Station the container in a warm place away from direct sunlight and water it regularly.
When you see new growth, the grape ivy has rooted.
It makes an excellent plant for the office or home.
Ellen Danica Grape Ivy
Cissus rhombifoliaEllen Danica is a variety of oakleaf grape ivy.
It has larger leaves than most grape ivy types, giving it a bolder presence.
As such, it grows slower and doesnt need as much water.
The cultivar maintains a rounded tabletop form with just a little pruning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grape ivy likes bright, indirect light.
Grape ivy prefers a moderate level of humidity.
Conversely, grape ivys leaves can drop if the plant is too wet.
Grape ivy is hardy in the warmest regions of the country.
The hardiest variety of grape ivy isCissus trifoliata,more commonly calledmarine vine.
The plant is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico.
The flowers give way to berries toward the end of the season into fall.
