Species Name: Cissus discolor

Common Name(s): Rex Begonia Vine, Tapestry Vine

Defining Characteristics: 

• Heart-shaped, vibrant velvety leaves range from silver, pink, purple, to dark green
• Closely related to a grape plant
• Thrives hanging in a basket or climbing up a trellis

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

 Temperature Requirement (°F): 70-80°

Humidity: Humid (70-100%)

Watering Frequency: Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. More water is required during the growing season. 

Lighting: Bright indirect or filtered light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix 

Growth Rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height: 6-8 feet

Origin: Southeast Asia; Island of Java

Regional Locality: Terrestrial species found climbing trees in warm tropical rainforests

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Aquatic 

Temperate 

• Frogs & Toads
• Lizards & Turtles
• Aquatic Set-ups
• Frogs & Toads
• Lizards & Turtles
• Snakes
• Geckos
• Temperate Vivariums

Tropical

Desert 

• Frogs & Toads ✔
• Lizards & turtles
• Snakes ✔
• Geckos ✔
• Tropical Vivariums ✔
• Toads
• Lizards and tortoises
• Geckos
• Desert Vivariums

*Cissus discolor are toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. 

Care Notes: Cissus discolor requires well-draining soil in a pot where they can hang or climb Native to the tropical rainforests in Indonesia, these plants require high humidity, bright filtered lighting, and will thrive best in temperatures 70-80°F.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

 ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.