Cissus antarctica
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- SIS-us an-tarc-tic-ah
- Description
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Kangaroo vine is a popular houseplant that preforms well in bright to low light situations as well as in hanging baskets. It can grow 7-10 feet indoors and has an airy texture. Pots need to have excellent drainage.
Plant in a potting mix and pinch back leaves for a more bushy habit. Leaves will turn brown and die if placed in drafty areas or near heating vents. Once established, plants should be kept in the same location as they dislike change. Grow as a hanging plant or train to a trellis.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Cissus
- Species:
- antarctica
- Family:
- Vitaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern Australia
- Climbing Method:
- Tendrils
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Houseplant
- Vine
- Habit/Form:
- Horizontal
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Appendage:
- Tendrils
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Black
- Blue
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- Small blue-black round berries form if the plant blooms.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Cyme
- Insignificant
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Small, insignificant, may not bloom indoors.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Leathery
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Leathery, glossy, toothed, dark green leaves (up to 4 inches long) with toothed edges and short, reddish leaf stalks.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Smooth green stems
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Hanging Baskets
- Houseplants
