Fauna
Plant

Grape Ivy

Cissus alata

Also known as Grape Leaf Ivy, Oak Leaf Ivy, Venezuela Treebine

Grape ivy climbs tropical canopy trees using coiled tendrils, forming dense curtains of glossy green foliage with distinctive three-lobed leaves. Young shoots display soft reddish-bronze hairs that fade to deep green as the foliage matures over time. Beyond native South American forests, it has earned worldwide fame as a resilient indoor plant valued for hanging baskets.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotroph (Photosynthetic)
Predators
  • Spider Mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Scale Insects
ThreatsHabitat loss in localized native ranges
HabitatsTropical forests, humid woodlands, cultivated gardens
Life span10–20 years
Classification
  1. OrderVitales
  2. FamilyVitaceae
  3. GenusCissus
  4. SpeciesCissus alata
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Provide support: Offer a trellis or moss pole so tendrils can easily anchor and climb.
  • Light management: Place in bright, indirect sunlight to preserve rich foliage color.
  • Pruning care: Pinch back stem tips during spring to promote bushier growth.
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