How to Grow and Care for Rhoicissus

Baboon grape is a climbing or trailing evergreen vine, characterized by its small, glossy green leaves. With tendrils that allow it to grip onto surrounding structures, it thrives in environments where it can spread and climb. The plant exhibits resilience, adapting to varying light levels, making it a versatile species in both wild and cultivated settings. Its inconspicuous flowers and berries often go unnoticed, but add to its understated charm.

Rhoicissus rhomboidea is a climbing vine with glossy, flesom leaves shaped like diamonds with rippled edges. This evergreen thrives in the dapled shade of its native habitat, using tendrils to cling to supports. It's resilient and adaptable, making it a popular ornamental plant for adding lush greenery to garden spaces.

Forest grape (Rhoicissus tomentosa) is an attractive climbing vine, so-named because of its vine-like leaves and grape-like purple fruits. The plant's Latin name Tormentosa means felt-like and describes the soft hairs that cover the plant's young leaves and stems. This plant is grown in many tropical gardens as an attractive alternative to ivy.

Rhoicissus digitata is a climbing or trailing vine characterized by its glossy, palmate leaves that often boast five to seven leaflets, giving it a hand-like appearance. Its flexible tendrils allow for vertical growth against supports in shaded to semi-shaded forested environments. This adaptive growth strategy enables rhoicissus digitata to reach light and flourish in its native underbrush habitat.