Exposure & Location

Cissus Rhombifolia Ellen Danica enjoys partial shade with bright indirect light. It tolerates low light but avoid direct sunlight which can burn its delicate leaves.

• Exposure: partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates low light.
• Ideal for: living room, office, bedroom, bathroom, or bright room without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: install a stake or trellis to guide the plant and create a spectacular climbing effect.

Watering & Care

• Watering: moderate; let the substrate dry on the surface between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for regular misting.
• Fertilizer: once every 2-4 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Pruning: pinch the tips to encourage branching and a bushier habit.

Cissus prefers a slightly dry substrate rather than a waterlogged one — avoid excess water.

Decoration Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its elegant cut foliage, Cissus Rhombifolia Ellen Danica brings a touch of freshness and graphic elegance to your urban jungle. It creates an airy and sculptural focal point.

• Pair with: Monstera, Philodendron, Pothos, Scindapsus, or other climbing plants to create a lush urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the dark green foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect on a stake in a living room, cascading from a shelf, climbing a trellis, or creating a green wall.

The cut leaves create a spectacular play of shadows and light that adds movement and depth.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for beginners with climbing plants.
• Vigorous growth — enjoy a fast-growing plant.
• Tolerates low light — adapts to different locations.
• Avoid excess water — prefers a slightly dry substrate rather than waterlogged.
• Pinch the tips — encourages branching and a bushier habit.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Easy to propagate — cut a stem and plant it directly in the substrate.
• Install a stake or trellis — guides growth and creates a spectacular effect.
• Non-toxic to pets — safe for cats and dogs.
• Leaves may fall under stress (moving, drafts) — be patient, new leaves will regrow.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica'
• Common name: Cissus Rhombifolia Ellen Danica, Indoor Vine, Swedish Vine
• Family: Vitaceae
• Origin: tropical regions of Central and South America
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø17 × H70 cm
• Adult size: up to 150–200 cm indoors (climbing)
• Exposure: partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates low light
• Watering: moderate, let dry on surface between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Urban jungle / Elegant / Graphic
• Special features: spectacular cut foliage, easy climbing plant, vigorous growth, non-toxic, tolerates low light

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Foliage density and leaf size naturally vary with the season.