Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf)

Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) green rounded leaves on a vine close up
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) stems with circular green leaves and thin curling vine tendrils

Botanical name: Cissus rotundifolia

Common names: Arabian Wax Leaf, Peruvian Grape Ivy, Venezuelan Treebine, Succulent Grape

Family: Vitaceae

Origin: East Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Vine or creeper plantGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant form: Climbing or groundcover vine
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Perfect neglect plant! Grow it either as house plant, hanging basket, fast growing ground cover, or decorate your patio with it. It needs no attention and will reward your "no-efforts" with beautiful waxy foliage. Cissus rotundifolia comes from East Africa. It has green stems with almost round leaves. The leaves are fleshy, waxy, toothed and of a deep green color. Tendrils arise opposite young leaves and the plant climbs on supports with their help. Needs very little water. Great house plant especially for those who have brown thumb. Good plant for beginners. If you forget to water it, it won't even notice!

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Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) green leaves climbing plant trailing across the soil surface
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) green foliage climbing upwards with rounded edges and thick stems.
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with rounded green leaves on a trailing vine plant
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with thick rounded green leaves growing in a container
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with light green round leaves on a trailing plant
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with succulent round green foliage spilling from a dark pot.
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) green leaves on climbing plant
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) showing rounded green foliage climbing on wall
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with green round leaves climbing on a wall plant
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with many small succulent green leaves climbing a textured surface.
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with green leaves trailing down from a plant hanger
Cissus rotundifolia (Arabian Wax Leaf) with succulent rounded green leaves on long slender vining stems.


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