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    Cissus cactiformis

    Also Known As

    • Cucumber Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Cissus cactiformis plant details

    Cissus cactiformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cissus cactiformis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: vitaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cissus cactiformis

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cucumber Cactus has fleshy segmented stems like cucumbers...tiny delicate maple like leaves appear at tips...very unusual and rare...likes filtered light.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Cissus cactiformis plant

    How to Grow Cissus cactiformis

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cissus quadrangularis

    aka Cissus quadrangula, Vitis quadrangularis, Veld Grape

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cissus quadrangularis foliage by Marco Schmidt
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    Cissus striata

    aka Ampelopsis sempervirens, Parthenocissus striata, Vitis striata, Ivy of Uruguay, Miniature Grape Ivy

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cissus striata foliage by Inao Vásquez
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    Rex Begonia Vine

    Scientific Name: Cissus javana

    aka Cissus discolor

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6"-12"

    • shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Rex Begonia Vine foliage by Brushwood Nursery
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    Cissus amazonica

    aka Parthenocissus 'Amazonica', Parthenocissus amazonica

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-10'

    Width: 1'-10'

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cissus amazonica foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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