A fast growing, exotic looking, trailing vine which is sometimes called “Rex Begonia Vine.” It is not a begonia, but the medium sized lance shaped leaves have the bright colors of a Rex Begonia. The leaves are dark green with silver and purple blotches. The leaves and stems produce a natural secretion of tiny opaque dots, called cystolyths. These little crystals are sometimes thought to be pests, but are not harmful. Cissus loves the heat. If it gets too cool in the winter it will drop its leaves but don’t over water; it will begin growing when it warms in the spring. Likes partial sun to shade, at temperatures from 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow plant to dry out between waterings. Photo courtesy of StevesLeaves.
Climbing Rex Begonia (Cissus discolor)
Description
A fast growing, exotic looking, trailing vine which is sometimes called “Rex Begonia Vine.” It is not a begonia, but the medium sized lance shaped leaves have the bright colors of a Rex Begonia. The leaves are dark green with silver and purple blotches. The leaves and stems produce a natural secretion of tiny opaque dots, called cystolyths. These little crystals are sometimes thought to be pests, but are not harmful. Cissus loves the heat. If it gets too cool in the winter it will drop its leaves but don’t over water; it will begin growing when it warms in the spring. Likes partial sun to shade, at temperatures from 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow plant to dry out between waterings. Photo courtesy of StevesLeaves.
