rex begonia vine
Cissus discolor
MBG Plant of Merit 2021
USDA zones11 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size5 to 10 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Inconspicuous
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
Garden uses
Notes
Rex begonia vine (Cissus discolor) is a vine for containers and low maintenance spots. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and can climb to 10 feet or more. The flowers are small and easy to miss.
Pairs well with Thai Constellation monstera, Croton, and Fiddle leaf fig.
Native range
Southeastern Asia.
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