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kangaroo vine

Cissus antarctica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Cissus
Family: Vitaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, tropical evergreen climber with glossy, toothed, heart-shaped leaves. This species climbs using tendrils, but is often allowed to trail from a hanging basket. A good houseplant for a lightly shaded position

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in pots of loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. Mist daily to increase humidity. Water freely while in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on every 2-3 years and top dress in spring

Pruning

See pruning group 11; pinch out young plants to encourage bushiness

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years