Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Also known as Monkey Rope
Adenia cissampeloides, the snake climber, is a vigorous, semi-evergreen climber or scrambling shrub native to tropical Africa, featuring attractive foliage and small flow
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid direct sun
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light
25% intensity
Feed during growing season
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Pruning also encourages bushier growth. You can prune anytime during the growing season, but major pruning is best done in early spring.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and warm until roots develop, which can take several weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Repotting is best done in spring before active growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Snake Climber (Adenia cissampeloides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Genus | Adenia |
| Species | Adenia cissampeloides |
Similar in genus Adenia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
