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Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Bitter Grape · Bushman Grape · Bushman's Grape
Common Forest Grape (Rhoicissus tridentata) is a vigorous, woody vine native to southern Africa, known for its attractive, lobed leaves and small, grape-like fruits.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
70% intensity
Can tolerate some direct morning sun.
Water when the top soil feels dry to the touch.
60% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of loam, sand, and compost.
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures.
60% intensity
Avoid frost and extreme cold.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season.
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
The fruits are edible, and no significant toxicity is reported for other parts of the plant.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or overgrown stems in late winter or early spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Root cuttings in moist, well-draining soil.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Common Forest Grape (Rhoicissus tridentata)
Where Common Forest Grape (Rhoicissus tridentata) 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 | Rhoicissus |
| Species | Rhoicissus tridentata |
Similar in genus Rhoicissus
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