Cissus discolor, Vitis discolor

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Cissus discolor, native to Java and Cambodia, is a fast growing, exotic looking, trailing vine, which is sometimes called Tapestry Vine or Rex Begonia Vine. It is not a begonia, but the medium sized lance shaped leaves have the bright colors of Rex Begonia leaves. The leaves are dark green with silver and purple blotches. It makes a gorgeous hanging basket. Thanks to its large, striking leaves and climbing growth, Cissus discolor has become a popular houseplant. The leaves and stems produce a natural secretion, tiny opaque dots, called cystolyths. Grow this Cissus in a hanging basket or let it climb up a trellis.

Similar plants:

• Cissus quadrangularis, Vitis quadrangularis (Veld grape)
• Cissus striata, Vitis striata, Parthenocissus striata, Sugar Vine (Miniature Grape Ivy, Ivy of Uruguay)
• Cyphostemma bainesii, Cissus bainesii, Vitis bainesii (African Tree Grape, Gouty Vine, Butterwood Tree)
• Cissus amazonica (Amazonian Vine)
• Cissus cactiformis (Cucumber Cactus)
• Cissus gongylodes (Treebine, Wing Stemmed Grape Ivy)
• Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy, Oak Leaf Ivy, Water Vine, Kangaroo Grape, Kangaroo Treebine)
• Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf, Peruvian Grape Ivy, Venezuelan Treebine, Succulent Grape)
• Cissus sicyoides, Cissus verticillata (Possum Grape Vine, Princess Vine, Season Vine, Monkey Liana)
• Cissus tuberosa (Caudex-forming Cissus)