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ornamentalFamily: VitaceaeGenus: CissusSpecies: discolor
Cultivar
Rex Begonia Vine
Cissus discolor
This stunning tropical climber features deep green-to-burgundy leaves with distinct silver patterning and striking red stems. It thrives in high-humidity environments and is best displayed as a climbing or trailing houseplant. It is a favored choice for tropical-themed indoor collections due to its bold, architectural foliage.
Cissus discolor is a striking tropical vine prized for its elongated, velvet-textured leaves featuring intricate silver and purple-maroon variegation.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct midday sun which can bleach foliage.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow only the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Mature size
Can reach 6-10 feet in height with support in optimal tropical conditions.
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Hardiness
10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor plant or summer patio annual)
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Growth habit
Vining climber.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage vine
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Maintain consistent humidity; this plant is sensitive to dry indoor air and cold drafts.
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Climate note
Requires temperatures above 65°F (18°C); protect from all frost.
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Flower / fruit
Flowers are inconspicuous and rarely seen when grown as an indoor foliage plant.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct midday sun which can bleach foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate to fast in ideal warm, humid conditions.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength during the active growing season.
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Pruning
Trim back long, straggly stems in spring to encourage bushier growth.
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Care notes
Maintain consistent humidity; this plant is sensitive to dry indoor air and cold drafts.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Can reach 6-10 feet in height with support in optimal tropical conditions.
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Growth habit
Vining climber.
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Spacing
12-18 inches apart if grouped in larger containers.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Flowers are inconspicuous and rarely seen when grown as an indoor foliage plant.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (primarily grown as an indoor plant or summer patio annual)
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Temperature
Requires temperatures above 65°F (18°C); protect from all frost.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow only the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
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Soil
Rich, porous, peat-based potting mix with excellent drainage.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for hanging baskets or containers with a small trellis for support.
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Family
Vitaceae
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Foliage Look
Velvety, heart-shaped, variegated silver and deep maroon-purple leaves.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are alternate, ovate-oblong with serrated edges; coloration must show the distinct silver, dark green, and maroon pattern.
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Fruit Flower Look
Tiny, greenish, inconspicuous flowers typical of Cissus species.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on a juvenile starter plant; focus entirely on foliage.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain clear vining structure; it is not a self-supporting shrub or groundcover.
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Mature Plant Look
Elegant, vining plant with lush, patterned foliage climbing a trellis.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature vines develop elongated, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and intense silver-on-burgundy variegation on dark reddish stems.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the deep red coloration on the undersides of the leaves and stems is visible for botanical accuracy.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does Cissus discolor need? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant leaf patterns. Does this plant need a trellis? Yes, providing a small trellis or support allows it to climb and display its foliage properly. Is it safe for pets? Like many tropical vines, it is generally recommended to keep it out of reach of curious pets.
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Root Look
Healthy, fibrous, white roots within a soil plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, peat-based potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small, tender rooted plug with 2-4 primary leaves showing characteristic silver and burgundy coloring.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves are smaller, more ovate, and may appear more delicate with thinner stems than the mature plant.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Cissus discolor. This is Cissus discolor, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Cissus discolor become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical foliage environment you want to create. Focus on the defining velvet-textured leaves, showcasing the striking contrast of silver patterning against deep burgundy foliage. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container or support when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the beauty of Cissus discolor, a stunning tropical vine known for its velvet-textured, silver-variegated foliage. Learn how to grow this dramatic climber in your indoor garden.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Cissus discolor - Rex Begonia Vine
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