Cyphostemma cirrhosum Plant Care
Cyphostemma cirrhosum (Thunb.) Desc. ex Wild & R.B.Drumm.
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Cyphostemma cirrhosum is a species of plant native to southern Africa. It is a soft-stemmed creeper with succulent, yellowish-green leaves.
Every 10–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Water Cyphostemma cirrhosum every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Cyphostemma cirrhosum Native To?
What Is the Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Cyphostemma cirrhosum (Cyphostemma cirrhosum) belongs to the Vitaceae family within the Cyphostemma genus. Cyphostemma cirrhosum is native to southern Africa.
Cyphostemma cirrhosum displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Cyphostemma cirrhosum produces small clusters of greenish-white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Cyphostemma cirrhosum requires watering every 10–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cyphostemma cirrhosum Need?
Cyphostemma cirrhosum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cyphostemma cirrhosum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cyphostemma cirrhosum Prefer?
Cyphostemma cirrhosum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Cyphostemma cirrhosum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Cyphostemma cirrhosum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Feed Cyphostemma cirrhosum every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Cyphostemma cirrhosum can be propagated through stem cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild grape plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cyphostemma cirrhosum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cyphostemma cirrhosum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cyphostemma cirrhosum?
Cyphostemma cirrhosum is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Cyphostemma cirrhosum Need?
Cyphostemma cirrhosum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Cyphostemma cirrhosum is native to southern Africa. In cooler regions, grow Cyphostemma cirrhosum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Cyphostemma cirrhosum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cyphostemma genus — compare its care with other Cyphostemma species on PlantoScan.
Cyphostemma is part of the Vitaceae plant family — browse all Vitaceae genera and species.
Cyphostemma cirrhosum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cyphostemma cirrhosum (Thunb.) Desc. ex Wild & R.B.Drumm., family Vitaceae (first published in Fl. Zambes. 2: 485 (1966)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cyphostemma cirrhosum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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