Cissus

Description

Cissus are climbers whose long, slender shoots, bearing tendrils, can be trained up plastic netting hung on a wall or left to trail. They are generous plants that produce abundant foliage. The oval or lanceolate leaves, simple or compound, are a fine glossy green, plain or variegated.

Cultivation

These plants are generally robust and grow well both in full light and in a shady position. They like a temperature of around 20°, but suffer only when the thermometer drops below 10°. An ordinary potting soil, kept always slightly moist and fertilised only during the growing period, will ensure the well-being of the plants.

Propagation

In early spring, cuttings placed in water or in sand kept moist soon put out roots.