How to care for Grape Ivy
Cissus rhombifolia · Vitaceae
A vigorous vine in the grape family with glossy, toothed, three-part leaflets and curling tendrils that happily climb a trellis or spill from a basket. It tolerates medium light and average rooms better than most vines. A retro favorite that deserves its reputation for being hard to kill. Water roughly every 7 days while it's growing (about every 12 in winter), give it a bright room away from the window, kept above 50°F (10°C) — average room humidity suits it.
Care at a glance
Water when the top few centimeters are dry; it prefers to dry slightly between drinks and drops leaves in swampy soil.
Medium to bright indirect light suits it; keep it out of harsh direct sun, which yellows the foliage.
Balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength monthly during active growth.
Mistakes that kill this plant
- Chronic overwatering, which defoliates the vine branch by branch.
- Stagnant, muggy corners where mildew coats the leaves.
- Hot direct sun scorching the glossy foliage.
Seasonal tips
- Pinch tips through spring and summer to build a dense plant.
- Give it good air circulation to keep mildew away.
- Trim and tidy the vine in early spring before growth surges.
Is it safe for pets?
Our records list Grape Ivy as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Toxicity here is informational, not a safety guarantee. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. If your pet ingested this plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.