The medium should be water retentive but well drained. If microelements are desired in the initial medium, one pound of a granular micronutrient blend such as MicromaxR can be used per cubic yard. Microelements can also be added later in a liquid fertilizer program. As temperatures rise into the upper 80's and the 90's, growth is suppressed and propagation is difficult. Grape Ivy is propagated primarily by single node cuttings.
Most growers feel there is benefit from use of a rooting hormone.
A noticeable callus layer forms at the base of most cuttings and roots develop in the calloused area. The leaf shape is somewhat like that of poison ivy. The loosely arranged leaflets and leaflet lobing give this cultivar a finer texture than the others. The lateral leaflets have noticeably shorter stalks than other cultivars, giving the leaf a full compact appearance. Symptoms - Anthracnose of both Grape Ivy and Kangaroo Vine often occurs during the rooting process.