Cissus antarctica – Kangaroo Vine

Cissus antarctica - kangaroo vine
Cissus antarctica - kangaroo vine
Cissus antarctica - kangaroo vine

A vigorous and dense climber that can also be used as a groundcover, it is tough and reliable. It has attractive glossy green leaves, coppery coloured new leaves and stems and climbs by twining tendrils. Will grow in light shade to quite shady areas, also as an indoor plant. Feed with a good all purpose fertiliser in the warmer months. Cut back if needed to keep to size.
Propagation is easy from cuttings, which root readily. It occurs naturally on the NSW coast and inland and to southern Queensland.

Note– as this is a vigorous climber, it can become a problem plant, as it has the ability to climb through plants and structures and cause damage

Family : Vitaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Ground cover, Climber

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Cissus antarctica

Common Name : Kangaroo Vine

Height : 4

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Indoor, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife :