Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogged roots, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid issues.
Baboon Grape (Rhoicissus digitata) is a vigorous climber with attractive palmate leaves and small, edible berries, native to Southern Africa.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct, harsh sun which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season, withhold in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogged roots, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid issues.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems.
This can also be done to control its size and vigor, promoting better air circulation within the plant.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix.
Keep consistently moist and warm, ideally in a propagator or covered with a plastic bag.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one with drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix.
The best time to repot is in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Baboon Grape (Rhoicissus digitata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Vitales |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Rhoicissus |
| Species | Rhoicissus digitata |
Similar in genus Rhoicissus
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