Ampelocissus latifolia

Description

Ampelocissus latifolia is a climbing shrub, growing between the tropical areas Indian Subcontinent and Northern Thailand. It’s commonly known as wild grape, with long vines growing from a tuberous rootstock. Delicate cordate leaves first emerge with a red tinge, atop pale red stems, before turning a bright green. The plant is deciduous, so it may lose its foliage for the winter months, and while dormant refrain from watering. Leaves will begin to grow back in spring.

WATERING

In S/S water regularly but allow for 100% of the soil to dry before watering. During the winter months while the plant goes dormant and sheds its foliage refrain from watering. Gradually increase watering in spring or when temperatures rise.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser every few months between the months of March – October

REPOTTING

Repot every 3-4 years, or once the roots outgrow the pot, and use a well-draining cactus and succulent potting mix with added drainage medium like pumice, grit, or horticultural sand.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Supplied in plastic nursery pot.