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Rhoicissus tomentosa (Cape grape)
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1 hour care
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per year
5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rhoicissus tomentosa
Other names
Cape grape, Cissus capensis, Rhoicissus capensis, Vitis capensis
Genus
Rhoicissus Rhoicissus
Species
R. tomentosa - R. tomentosa is a vigorous yet tender, tendril-forming, evergreen climber bearing leathery, glossy, rounded to kidney-shaped, dark green leaves with broad, wavy teeth. Cymes of insignificant, yellow-green flowers in spring are followed by spherical, black fruit.
Rhoicissus tomentosa is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite Glasshouse red spider mite
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11. Pinch out tips of young plants to promote a bushy habit.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhoicissus tomentosa (Cape grape) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Indoor, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth; sparingly in winter. Top-dress or pot on in spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Rhoicissus tomentosa
Other names
Cape grape, Cissus capensis, Rhoicissus capensis, Vitis capensis
Genus
Rhoicissus Rhoicissus
Species
R. tomentosa - R. tomentosa is a vigorous yet tender, tendril-forming, evergreen climber bearing leathery, glossy, rounded to kidney-shaped, dark green leaves with broad, wavy teeth. Cymes of insignificant, yellow-green flowers in spring are followed by spherical, black fruit.
Native to
Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11. Pinch out tips of young plants to promote a bushy habit.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Rhoicissus tomentosa (Cape grape) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Indoor, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth; sparingly in winter. Top-dress or pot on in spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10
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