Cissus sicyoides | . Originated in … Mexico | Various
Cissus sicyoides belongs to the plant family VITACE and Genus Cissus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cissus sicyoides does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cissus sicyoides so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cissus sicyoides is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The fruit of Cissus sicyoides has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Blue is the most typical color produced by this plant. Cissus sicyoides was used by the Aztecs for dyeing.
The Fruit of Cissus sicyoides can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … blue
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"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.