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Products > Cissus gongylodes   Cissus gongylodes - Winged Stemmed Grape Ivy    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Vitaceae (Grapes) Origin: South America Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Creamy White Bloomtime: Summer/Fall Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Cissus gongylodes (Winged Stemmed Grape Ivy) - Unusual evergreen vine from Brazil, Paraguay and Peru with red-winged, square, semi-succulent stems and medium green grape-like leaves. Plant in full sun (coastal) to shade. Regular water. Give support. Hardy to zone 9. A conversation piece at the least!  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]