Cissus repens
Images by part: leaf (5) · flower (1) · fruit (0) · bark (1) · habit (1) · other (0)

Cissus repens

Cissus · Sambung tulang

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_shade
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
126
Observations
29

Description

Source: leafsnap

Cissus repens is a species of tropical rainforest vine in the grape family. It is found in various parts of Asia including Malaysia. This vine is recorded as far south as Cape York Peninsula and the wet tropics region of north eastern Queensland, Australia. It has heart shaped leaves, near them on the stem is the tendril. The specific epithet repens is from the Latin, meaning “creeping”.

Care Guide

💧 Water

Creeping Treebine thrives in high humidity and consistently moist conditions. To prevent over-saturation, water it every three weeks. Although it is primarily grown indoors, the plant benefits from occasional misting to mimic its tropical habitat, which enhances its growth and vibrancy.

☀️ Light Full shade

Creeping Treebine is native to the understory of tropical forests, does well in full shade with occasional dappled sunlight, and can adapt to environments with little direct sunlight.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Creeping Treebine comes from tropical areas where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and requires higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Creeping Treebine is in early spring when it breaks dormancy. This supports overall growth and flower development. Fertilization improves leaves, stems, and branches, while encouraging large, colorful, and long-lasting blooms. It helps transport nutrients from the roots to the flowers and boosts the plant’s health and resistance to disease.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

To ensure the Creeping Treebine thrives, it's best to prune it in early spring. This timing encourages new growth and helps keep the plant's size in check. Important pruning techniques include removing dead stems, thinning out overcrowded areas, and controlling its spread. These practices improve airflow, lower the risk of disease, and promote a healthy, attractive plant.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cissus
Family
Vitaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
3.05 m to 4.88 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall, Early winter, Mid winter
Native Area
Nepal, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Bhutan, Singapore, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, China

Tags (5)

Common Names (2)

en Cissus
en Sambung tulang