silver Cissus amazonica Amazon jungle vine

🌿 Cissus amazonica – Botanical Description

• Family: Vitaceae (grape family)

• Origin: Tropical rainforests of South America, especially the Amazon region

• Type: Ornamental climbing or trailing plant

• Foliage: Deciduous or semi-evergreen (depending on conditions)

• Stems: Slender, with tendrils for climbing or trailing

• Height: Can grow up to 1–2 meters (3–6 ft) indoors with support or in hanging baskets

🍃 Leaves

• Shape: Long and narrow (lance-shaped)

• Color: Deep green with prominent silvery-white veins

• Underside: Reddish to purple

• Texture: Slightly velvety

🌱 Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light (can tolerate some shade)

• Temperature: Prefers 18–26°C (64–79°F); avoid temperatures below 10°C (50°F)

• Watering: Keep soil slightly moist; allow the topsoil to dry out between waterings

• Soil: Well-draining potting mix (e.g., peat + perlite or sand)

• Fertilizer: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer

🧺 Care Tips

• Pruning: Can be trimmed to encourage bushier growth or manage size

• Repotting: Every 1–2 years, ideally in spring

• Pests: May attract mealybugs, aphids, or spider mites in dry conditions

• Humidity: Loves high humidity – regular misting is recommended

🌿 Uses

• Great as a trailing plant in hanging baskets

• Or trained to climb a moss pole or trellis

• Grown for its beautiful foliage – decorative and striking indoors