{"product_id":"cissus-rhombifolia-ellen-danica","title":"Cissus rhombifolia 'Ellen Danica'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak Leaf Ivy \/ Ellen Danica Grape Ivy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eCissus rhombifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ellen Danica’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central \u0026amp; South America (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen climbing or trailing foliage plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eCissus rhombifolia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Ellen Danica’, commonly known as Oak Leaf Ivy, is a highly adaptable foliage plant ideal for Adelaide’s shaded and protected garden spaces. Featuring finely divided, oak-like leaves with a soft, glossy texture, it offers a lush, cascading effect perfect for screens, pergolas, indoor–outdoor transitions, or shaded courtyards. In SA’s Mediterranean climate, it performs best in part shade with protection from harsh afternoon summer sun, thriving in moist, well-drained soils and producing long, trailing or climbing stems that create elegant vertical or hanging displays. While not fragrant, the foliage has a light, fresh green aroma when crushed and may develop bronze or reddish tints in cooler seasons. With minimal maintenance, it delivers year-round greenery and soft, tropical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–3 m long (climbing or trailing), width variable depending on support or pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely cut, glossy mid-green leaves resembling miniature oak leaves; fresh new growth may appear bronze or reddish in cool weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant small greenish flowers rarely produced in cultivation; grown purely for foliage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen year-round in Adelaide’s climate, with fresh new growth in spring and subtle cool-season foliage tints in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides sheltering foliage for small insects and habitat for geckos or small garden fauna in protected outdoor settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates heat if provided shade; drought-tolerant once established but prefers regular moisture; wind-sensitive and best kept sheltered; not frost-hardy and may be damaged below 0 °C; unsuitable for full coastal exposure but performs well in protected coastal courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a climber: plant 1–2 m apart along trellises or fences; As a groundcover or cascading plant: 1 per 0.5–1 m² or 1 per pot\/hanging basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic but ingestion may cause mild digestive upset; best to discourage chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to bright filtered shade; morning sun acceptable; avoid strong afternoon sun in Adelaide’s climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, free-draining loam; benefits from organic matter; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks; Established: Keep lightly to evenly moist; deep soak every 7–10 days in summer (more in heatwaves); minimal watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-maintenance—trim to shape as needed; pinch growing tips to increase bushiness; provide support if training as a climber; mulch annually; fertilise lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years in suitable sheltered outdoor or semi-indoor conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in temperate and Mediterranean SA locations—Adelaide plains (shaded sites), foothills, shaded city courtyards, and protected coastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly acidic preferred; tolerates mildly alkaline soils if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, cascading foliage for pergolas, arbours or lattice screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in shaded courtyards, under verandahs, or in alfresco spaces where it adds a tropical feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautiful trailing plant for pots, hanging baskets, or large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a climbing green curtain along shaded walls or structural posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with ferns, clivias, philodendrons, aspidistra and shade-loving natives for lush contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Ellen Danica’ offers year-round, lush, finely detailed foliage and thrives in the shaded, protected spots that many plants struggle with in South Australia. Whether climbing, trailing or cascading, it brings softness, greenery and low-maintenance beauty to courtyards, alfresco spaces and indoor–outdoor plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48686570078460,"sku":"CISS-RHOM-ELLE-DANI-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"180mm Pot Hanging","offer_id":48584661762300,"sku":"CISS-RHOM-ELLE-DANI-180MMHG","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/cissus-rhombifolia_-ellen-danica-oak-leaf-grape-ivy-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1769052833","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/cissus-rhombifolia-ellen-danica","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}