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| COMMON NAME Princess Vine, Seasonvine, Possum Grape, Bejuco Loco |
| BOTANICAL NAME Cissus verticillata |
| HEIGHT 30′ + |
| WIDTH 15’+ |
| EVERGREEN |
| LIFESPAN Unknown |
| PERENNIAL |
| COLD TOLERANCE 30 °F |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained |
| WATER REQUIREMENTS |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
| SALT TOLERANCE – |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun to slight shade |
| FERTILIZING Sparingly use a general purpose, 10-10-10 once every 1 to 2 months from Spring to Summer for faster growth. Alternatively, use a slow-release fertilizer 3 times a year. Halt fertilizing from the Fall to Winter, then begin again in the Spring. Avoid getting fertilizer on the leaves and main stem. Water before and after applying fertilizer. |
| FLOWER Inconspicuous, tiny, green to yellow-green, 1″. |
| MONTH OF COLOR Late winter or early spring |
| FRUIT Tiny, blue-black berry containing 1 seed. Inedible. |
| TOXICITY AND ANIMALS Unknown |
| COMMENTS Aggressively climbing vine that is excellent for ground cover or for use as a curtain of long, aerial roots under a mesh canopy. Can quickly take over trees which can result in restricted tree and/or canopy growth. Tolerant of high humidity. Can be propagated by cutting. Heart-shaped leaves, so romantic! Native to Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico to Chile, and Argentina. |
| PRICE – |