Cissus tiliacea is a species of the Cissus genus in the Vitaceae family. It is also incorrectly known as Vitis tuberosa.
Distribution This species is native to Puebla, Mexico, where it can be found in rocky outcrops at an elevation of 5000 feet.Brethauer, Bruce. Cissus tuberosa. Plant of the Month. The Central Ohio Cactus and Succulent Society.
Description Cissus tiliacea has a caudiciform stem that can grow up to ten inches in diameter and yards long with additional deciduous vines that can reach lengths of five yards or longer. During droughts, the vines die back leaving the caudex, which is normally mottled green and gray in color.Brethauer, Bruce. Cissus tuberosa. Plant of the Month. The Central Ohio Cactus and Succulent Society.
Cultivation This plant can tolerate high heat and full sun to light shade exposure. During the summer C. tiliacea should be watered regularly and drained well."Cissus tuberosa De Candolle." Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Plant Growth Facilities. University of Connecticut. During the winter months, when dormancy occurs, the plant requires much less water and should only be water once every two to four weeks to prevent excessive drying.Brethauer, Bruce. Cissus tuberosa. Plant of the Month. The Central Ohio Cactus and Succulent Society. Frost damage occurs at 28 °F so the plant should be maintained at a temperature above this, preferably in the 40-50 °F range. USA hardiness zones 9b-11 are recommended for best growth."Cissus tuberosa De Candolle." Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Plant Growth Facilities. University of Connecticut.
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External links "Cissus tuberosa De Candolle." Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Plant Growth Facilities. The University of Connecticut. <http://florawww.eeb.uconn.edu/198502646.html>