Grape ivy

Cissus rhombifolia (Vitaceae)

Also called Venezuela treebine.

Cats and dogs

Non-toxic to cats and dogs

Cats: non-toxic Dogs: non-toxic

Not expected to poison cats or dogs. Eating any plant can still cause vomiting or an upset stomach, so keep it out of reach of chewers.

Source: ASPCA entry "Grape Ivy", checked October 3, 2026.

Prefers bright but indirect light, though it tolerates a range of lighting including heavy shade.

Direct sun: best kept out of it.

On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 0.5 (how these numbers are set).

Care level: Easy. Water: Water consistently from spring to fall, letting it dry somewhat between waterings, and water less in winter.

Tolerates low humidity; keep it above 50 F.