Arabian wax Cissus
Cissus rotundifolia
Arabian wax Cissus
- Climbing plant from East Africa
- Round, thick, glossy leaves
- Ideal for tropical dry forest terrariums
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Description
The Arabian wax Cissus is a particularly beautiful species of the grape family with roundish leaves. These are about 8 cm long, slightly toothed at the edge, thick, fleshy and shiny. Cissus rotundifolia is native to East Africa from South Africa to Sudan as well as the south of the Arabian Peninsula. In nature, it is a vigorous woody liana, up to 9 m long, which often grows in dense masses in dry forests and shrublands.
Cissus rotundifolia grows in well-drained soil and has moderate water requirements, it should be watered when the top layer of soil becomes dry. However, the soil must not become waterlogged. Occasionally, the plant can be supplied with a houseplant fertiliser. The Arabian wax Cissus, also called the Succulent grape, likes a lot of light, it also tolerates full sun in daylight cultivation. The plant will cling to thin sticks, twigs and strings with its tendrils. It can grow quite quickly, so it may need pruning.
Cissus rotundifolia with its shiny, round leaves is a decorative liana for terrariums oriented towards dry forest and scrub. It can be left to climb on branches and twigs, or strings can be used as a climbing aid.
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| Cissus rotundifolia | |
| Cultivation possibilities | As a terrarium plant, in pots or with climbing aids indoors |
| Growth height | Up to 9 m as a vigorously growing woody vine in its natural habitat |
| Temperature | Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, but prefers moderately warm conditions |
| Humidity | Occurs in dry forests, but requires moderate humidity |
| Light requirement | Needs a lot of light, can also tolerate full sun in daylight culture |
| Watering | Moderate water needs; water when the top layer of soil becomes dry, without causing waterlogging |
| Fertilisation | Occasional feeding with a houseplant fertiliser |
| Propagation | Can be propagated through cuttings or sowing |
| Suitable for | Decoration in terrariums oriented towards dry forest and bush, as well as a houseplant |
| Cultivation possibilities |
| As a terrarium plant, in pots or with climbing aids indoors |
| Growth height |
| Up to 9 m as a vigorously growing woody vine in its natural habitat |
| Temperature |
| Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, but prefers moderately warm conditions |
| Humidity |
| Occurs in dry forests, but requires moderate humidity |
| Light requirement |
| Needs a lot of light, can also tolerate full sun in daylight culture |
| Watering |
| Moderate water needs; water when the top layer of soil becomes dry, without causing waterlogging |
| Fertilisation |
| Occasional feeding with a houseplant fertiliser |
| Propagation |
| Can be propagated through cuttings or sowing |
| Suitable for |
| Decoration in terrariums oriented towards dry forest and bush, as well as a houseplant |
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