Cissus rhombifolia

Grape Ivy / Watermelon Vine

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Trailing vine with diamond-shaped leaves resembling watermelon patterns. Popular indoor climber.
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Plant Details

Common Name Grape Ivy / Watermelon Vine
Family Vitaceae
Genus Cissus
Species Rhombifolia
Origin Madagascar / Tropical Asia
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors, small greenish-white clusters in summer.
Leaf Color Dark green with lighter silver/grey veins (often variegated)
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix, peat-based with perlite or orchid bark

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged, reduce in winter. High humidity preferred.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, avoid direct sun to prevent scorching leaves

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Trim tips to encourage bushiness, remove leggy stems and yellow leaves

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Apr
May
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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