Parthenocissus striata - Ornamental vine / Ivy of Uruguay

Parthenocissus striata, a name frequently used in horticulture for Clematicissus striata, is a climbing or trailing plant that remains evergreen in favorable conditions, valued for its glossy foliage and vigorous growth. The leaves are palmate, usually with 3–5 lobes, while the slender shoots can be supported with tendrils or allowed to trail decoratively from hanging pots.

It is suitable both as an indoor plant and for the terrace during the warm season, being easy to train on supports or use as a trailing plant. 

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Accepted botanical name: Clematicissus striata

• Horticultural name / synonym: Parthenocissus striata

• Family: Vitaceae

• Common name: Ivy of Uruguay / Ornamental grapevine

• Plant type: perennial vine, climbing or trailing

• Growth habit: vigorous, flexible, with tendrils

• Leaves: glossy, leathery, palmate, usually with 3–5 lobes

• Color: deep green; young leaves may be lighter

• Flowers: small, greenish, and subtly ornamental

• Fruit: small, dark-colored fruit may appear under favorable conditions

• Uses: indoor plant, hanging pots, supports, trellises, sheltered terraces

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light or bright partial shade; also tolerates gentle sunlight

• Watering: moderate and regular; keep the substrate slightly moist, but avoid standing water

• Substrate: fertile, airy, and well-draining

• Humidity: adapts well to typical indoor conditions but appreciates moderate humidity

• Temperature: prefers mild temperatures and must be protected from cold

• Cold tolerance: not frost-hardy; the RHS classifies it as H2, meaning it tolerates low temperatures but not freezing, approximately 1–5°C minimum. In Romania, it must be overwintered in a frost-free space.

• Fertilization: moderate during the active growing period

• Pruning: tolerates pruning well and can be cut back to maintain a compact growth habit and encourage branching

• Support: can be trained on a stake, trellis, or other support, but can also be grown as a trailing plant

🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation

👉 For optimal development, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera & Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX, an airy, well-draining mix suitable for tropical plants grown in pots. Its structure helps maintain a good balance between drainage, root aeration, and moderate moisture retention.

➡️ View the product: https://secretgarden.ro/products/substrat-monstera

✨ What makes it special

• dense, glossy green foliage

• climbing or trailing growth

• can be easily shaped over different types of support

• suitable for hanging pots

• vigorous growth under favorable conditions

• can quickly create a lush green effect

• easy to prune and maintain at the desired size

• suitable for indoor spaces or sheltered terraces during the warm season

📌 Note

The appearance of each specimen may naturally vary depending on shoot length, degree of branching, and foliage density. Some specimens may have longer shoots and a more trailing habit, while others may be more compact.

The leaves and shoots are flexible and may show bends, small breaks, damaged leaves, or other cosmetic imperfections as a result of handling and transport. The plant tolerates pruning well and produces new growth quickly under favorable conditions.

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.