Also known as Bush Grape · Fox Grape · Three-Leaf Cayratia
Causonis trifolia, commonly known as Slender Water Vine, is a vigorous, woody vine with attractive trifoliate leaves and small, creamy-white flowers followed by berries.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. Tolerates some shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
50% intensity
Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially during dormancy.
Loam, Sandy loam, Clay, Humus
50% intensity
Average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 18-24°C. Protect from frost and extreme cold.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season.
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogging. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated for optimal health.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
This also helps to control size and promote flowering by removing old wood.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or autumn. Insert cuttings into a moist, well-draining potting mix. Rooting is typically achieved in a warm environment, often with bottom heat.
A rooting hormone can improve success rates.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excess moisture retention.
Fresh soil provides needed nutrients.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Slender Water Vine (Causonis trifolia)
Where Slender Water Vine (Causonis trifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Vitales |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Causonis |
| Species | Causonis trifolia |
Similar in genus Causonis
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