Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000368
01/01/98

Cissus antarctica--Kangaroo Vine Cissus rhombifolia--Grape Ivy

Type: House Plant                                           

Comments: Cissus are vining plants suitable for hanging     
pots or for training on a trellis.  They prefer medium      
light intensity but tolerate shade for short periods of     
time.  Maintain an evenly moist soil during the growing     
season but give less water in winter.  Use any house plant  
fertilizer monthly.  Ideal temperatures are 50 to 65        
degrees at night and 70 to 85 degrees during the day.  In   
winter, Cissus prefer slightly lower temperatures.  If      
subjected to high summer temperatures, provide              
supplemental humidity.  Repotting may be done in spring or  
summer.  March is the best time to prune.                   

Propagation:  Propagation is by stem cuttings taken at any  
time but rooting is slow.                                   

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