Bring a touch of wild elegance to your garden with the Princess Vine (Cissus nodosa / Cissus verticillata), a stunning climbing live plant that features dense green foliage and long, twining stems. This plant is a fast-growing, low-maintenance climber perfect for fences, trellises, pergolas, or even as a natural privacy screen.
Native to tropical regions, the Princess Vine is highly adaptable to India’s climate and thrives well with minimal care. It’s ideal for home gardens, balconies, farms, resorts, and ornamental landscapes. At 1 to 2 feet in height, this live plant arrives healthy and ready to grow with proper care.
Type of Plant: Climbing Ornamental Vine
Botanical Name: Cissus nodosa / Cissus verticillata
Common Names: Princess Vine, Marine Vine, Cissus Climber
Sunlight Requirement: Bright indirect to partial sunlight
Where to Grow: Outdoor trellises, balconies, boundary walls, fences, pergolas
Growing Season: Spring to early winter in most Indian regions
Ideal Climate: Tropical and subtropical
Plant Height at Delivery: 1–2 feet
Mature Height: 8–15 feet depending on support and pruning
Fertilizer Requirement: Monthly use of compost or diluted NPK
Life Span: Perennial
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C–35°C
Blooming/Harvest Time: Foliage plant; occasional flowers in mature plants
Watering Frequency: Twice a week or when topsoil feels dry
Maintenance: Low
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 15x15 inches or bigger with vertical support
The Princess Vine flourishes across most of India from February to November, enjoying warm weather and ample sunlight. It can be planted year-round in southern states and coastal regions. During monsoons, its growth accelerates, making it perfect for rapid green coverage.
Choose a deep pot or grow bag with a vertical support stick or trellis. Use well-drained garden soil mixed with compost. Water moderately and keep in a partially sunny area. Prune lightly to control height and promote branching.
Preparation: Use well-aerated seed trays with cocopeat or compost.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep and cover lightly.
Watering: Mist daily to maintain moisture.
Germination: 10–14 days under warm, moist conditions.
Transplanting: Shift to a larger container or garden bed when saplings reach 4–6 inches.
Sunlight: Prefers filtered sunlight or partial shade.
Soil: Loamy, well-draining soil with good organic matter.
Fertilization: Use organic compost or vermicompost every 30 days.
Pruning: Trim regularly to prevent overgrowth.
Support & Spacing: Needs vertical support to climb properly.
Pest Control: Occasional mealybugs or mites; use neem oil spray.
Disease Prevention: Avoid excess watering to prevent root rot.
Mulching: Helps retain moisture and suppress weed growth.
Harvesting: Not a fruiting plant – grown for foliage aesthetics.
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
Fast-growing climbing vine with beautiful green foliage
Ideal for natural archways, screens, and garden fencing
Hardy and drought-tolerant once established
Minimal pest or disease issues
Attractive year-round greenery
Can be grown as a ground cover or trained to climb
Adds privacy and shade when trained on fences or pergolas
Enhances aesthetic appeal in both urban and rural settings
Excellent choice for vertical gardening and green walls
Improves air quality and reduces urban heat
Useful for landscaping in resorts, gardens, farmhouses, and walkways
Avoid overwatering – Princess Vine dislikes soggy soil
Provide proper vertical support from early stages
Keep in partial sun – harsh direct sunlight may damage new leaves
Do not plant in compacted soil – ensure aeration for root growth
Leaf Curling → Caused by excessive heat or low humidity. Mist leaves and shift to partial shade.
Yellowing Leaves → Overwatering issue. Let soil dry before next watering.
Slow Growth → Due to poor light or soil fertility. Ensure sunlight and feed monthly.
Pest Attacks → Rare but treat with neem oil if mealybugs appear.
Cissus nodosa, Cissus verticillata, Marine Vine, Vellila climber, Jungle creeper, Palaikodi, Banbel, Climbing Princess Vine
Q1: Can Princess Vine grow in pots?
Yes, it thrives in large pots with support for climbing.
Q2: Is this plant evergreen?
Yes, it retains its foliage throughout the year in warm climates.
Q3: Does it flower?
It occasionally flowers but is mainly grown for ornamental foliage.
Q4: How fast does it grow?
With good care, it grows rapidly and can cover trellises in 3–6 months.
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Neha
Accha packaging tha, aur plant bilkul safe tha.
Meena
Support stick diya aur 10 din mein growth dikh gaya.
Kiran
Summer ke liye perfect hai, hardy aur low maintenance.
Ramesh
Healthy leaves and fast growth, perfect for garden wall.
Swati
Initial days thoda slow tha, ab fast grow kar raha hai.
Manoj
Fast delivery and healthy roots. Good buy for climbers.
Lata
Cissus nodosa variety amazing thi, good choice.
Deepak
Pergola ke liye best creeper hai, natural covering mil gaya.
Sanjana
Backyard ke liye liya tha, ab full green ho gaya hai wall.
Tarun
Roots strong the, transplant mein problem nahi aayi.