Provide adequate drainage. Do not let the plant sit in water, which may result in root rot. The leaves are shiny, dark green on brownish trailing stems. Grape ivy is mainly grown as an indoor plant in hanging baskets. It is very easy to grow if kept watered.
Cuttings are slow and hard to get established.
Excessive leaf drop occurs if plants are allowed to dry out. Prepared by Marjan Kluepfel, HGIC Information Specialist, and Bob Polomski, Extension Consumer Horticulturist, Clemson University. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label.