COMMON NAME Princess Vine, Seasonvine, Possum Grape, Bejuco Loco |
BOTANICAL NAME Cissus verticillata |
HEIGHT 30′ + |
WIDTH 15’+ |
EVERGREEN |
LIFESPAN Unknown |
PERENNIAL |
COLD TOLERANCE 30 °F |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
WATER REQUIREMENTS |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
SALT TOLERANCE – |
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun to slight shade |
FERTILIZING Sparingly use a general purpose, 10-10-10 once every 1 to 2 months from Spring to Summer for faster growth. Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer 3 times a year. Halt fertilizing from the Fall to Winter, then begin again in the Spring. Avoid getting fertilizer on the leaves and main stem. Water before and after applying fertilizer. |
FLOWER Inconspicuous, tiny, green to yellow-green, 1″. |
MONTH OF COLOR Late winter or early spring |
FRUIT Tiny, blue-black berry containing 1 seed. Inedible. |
TOXICITY AND ANIMALS Unknown |
COMMENTS Aggressively climbing vine that is excellent for ground cover or for use as a curtain of long, aerial roots under a mesh canopy. Can quickly take over trees which can result in restricted tree and/or canopy growth. Tolerant of high humidity. Can be propagated by cutting. Heart-shaped leaves, so romantic! Native to Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico to Chile, and Argentina. |
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