| Description | Veldt Grape (Cissus quadrangularis) is a succulent, climbing, or hanging plant. The stems are four-angled and segmented, and they produce white flowers followed by red berries. |
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| Plant Type | Indoor Foliage, Succulents, Perennial Tender, Tropical herbaceous Vines |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Sunlight | partial sun, shaded |
| Moisture | average, dry |
| Soil & Site | dry well drained |
| Growing Media | Cactus and succulent mix. |
| Flowers | Small white flowers are borne on a compound cyme. |
| Fruit | Small round berries that start green and change to red. |
| Leaves | Seasonal small leaves that appear at the nodes of the new growth during the growing season. |
| Stems | Most but not all are four-sided or quadangularis and segmented at joints. |
| Dimensions | Many times, they are listed as 1-2 feet. I have seen them over four times, and they can get much longer in zone 10. |
| Propagation | Breaking apart the stems at the segments and rooting, also by seeds. |
| Native Site | Native to tropical Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and much of Africa. |
| Misc Facts | In native habitats, Cissus quadrangularis is a very aggressive vine that spreads vertically and horizontally, forming dense monospecific stands with the potential to outcompete native vegetation. |
| Author's Notes | Although these may not be everyday plants found in garden centers, I have seen them for sale and available online. |
| Notes & Reference | www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/cabicompendium.13396 |
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