I can't find this plant on the internet. Can you help? It is hanging in my office window and gets afternoon light. It seems to not like it but the store told me it does.

It would help to know what the heck it is! Thanks.

Cissus Discolor.

How is it potted and how are you watering it? A photo of the entire plant and pot might be informative.

Thank you both! Big help.

Your plant is the beautiful Rex Begonia Vine (Cissus discolor) I had this one a few years ago but I don't know what ever happened to it; either it was left behind when we moved or it possibly died from neglect after the move to our new home. You don't say what part of the country or world you are located but Cissus javana requires dappled shade and slightly moist soil. Any direct sun will scorch the leaves nd depending on the intensity of the afternoon sun coming through your office window, it could cause issues for the plant.

This plant is my current propagation obsession and my ultimate nemesis. Cissus Discolor aka Tapestry Vine aka Rex Begonia Vine is perhaps the most beautiful plant I've ever encountered and I have over 160 different plants in my house alone. I found a huge hanging basket of this for $20 many years ago before I really got into houseplants but I didn't realize what I had at the time and I'm sure I killed it with incorrect care.
Now I'm filling my house with Cissus Discolor propagation experiments and so far, I'm not having any luck. Cuttings in water root well but seems to rot immediately when transferred to soil. Cuttings planted in soil in humidity bags with grow lights start to develop a white mold. Without the bags, they dry up and die immediately. I'm now trying to air layer some cuttings directly on the mother plant. I live in Texas and our dry air here doesn't help. ☹️

I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has had success in rooting this gorgeous plant. Thanks a million, all!

@rocketsurgery - Short tip cuttings with just a few leaves propagate more readily than longer, thicker stemmed cuttings with many leaves. Air layering is appropriate only for thick, older, woody-stemmed cuttings.

Cuttings can be propagated in water first or directly into the potting mix. Either way, they will struggle to make the transition as new roots slowly form in the soil. Using a proper pot size, potting mix and watering are all critical to success.

Use the smallest pot that multiple cuttings will fit into snugly. Don't try to anticipate the large-sized pot that they may ultimately need. I suggest a potting mix that is 4 parts plain peat moss and one part perlite. The key is to keep this mix damp, but not wet. As roots are forming, there is little leeway in term of proper moisture. You will have to monitor the soil moisture carefully early-on.

They don't require humidity and I would advise against using plastic coverings for the reason you cited. Warm but not hot temps will promote root growth. Rooting hormones are a waste of money.

I hope that helps you.

WillC said:@rocketsurgery - Short tip cuttings with just a few leaves propagate more readily than longer, thicker stemmed cuttings with many leaves. Air layering is appropriate only for thick, older, woody-stemmed cuttings.

Cuttings can be propagated in water first or directly into the potting mix. Either way, they will struggle to make the transition as new roots slowly form in the soil. Using a proper pot size, potting mix and watering are all critical to success.

Use the smallest pot that multiple cuttings will fit into snugly. Don't try to anticipate the large-sized pot that they may ultimately need. I suggest a potting mix that is 4 parts plain peat moss and one part perlite. The key is to keep this mix damp, but not wet. As roots are forming, there is little leeway in term of proper moisture. You will have to monitor the soil moisture carefully early-on.

They don't require humidity and I would advise against using plastic coverings for the reason you cited. Warm but not hot temps will promote root growth. Rooting hormones are a waste of money.

I hope that helps you.

Will...thanks VERY MUCH for the advice. I'll take them out of the humidity bags as soon as I finish this reply. I also forgot to mention that I have them on a heating mat as well. Is this good...or should I ditch that as well. My sunroom is usually 72 during the day and 65 at night. Again, thanks for your reply. I love this plant so much, I can't imagine not having it everywhere.

Cissus javana syn Cissus Discolor is a tropical plant, try mimicking their natives environment is the key to grow any plants. It is a natives in my area, here they often grow near streams. It is easily propagated by cuttings, if you can provided warm-humid-tropical condition.... so HUMIDITY is ABSOLUTELY NEEDED for this one.

tofitropic said:Cissus javana syn Cissus Discolor is a tropical plant, try mimicking their natives environment is the key to grow any plants. It is a natives in my area, here they often grow near streams. It is easily propagated by cuttings, if you can provided warm-humid-tropical condition.... so HUMIDITY is ABSOLUTELY NEEDED for this one.

Thank you so much, tofitropic. You are so lucky to have this beauty growing natively in your area! My sunroom, packed with plants, is usually around 60-65% humidity. Would you say this is enough?

This plant has proven to do well in low indoor humidity so duplicating the native habitat is not necessary. Increased humidity is fine but not in an enclosed space. Your sunroom humidity is fine.

The heating mat is good but just be aware that it can cause the soil to dry out sooner.

rocketsurgery said:

My sunroom, packed with plants, is usually around 60-65% humidity. Would you say this is enough?

I'm not sure of their tolerance on humidity range, so I believes you took the right step by experimenting. The other thing that always true to growing anything (at least on my experience) is nothing is absolutely same, just because some people succeeded growing thing with their method, doesn't mean it will work for you, so the best is try, experimenting what works for you, but works with logic to reduce your loss rate.
remember plants is a living thing, there are no simple thing in nature, consider your soil, light, temps, humidity, your watering habit etc, etc. but yes some plant tolerates things better than other.
Anyway, if this plants really tolerates things that easy, you wouldn't need to try so many times, yet still fails, would you?.

WillC said:This plant has proven to do well in low indoor humidity so duplicating the native habitat is not necessary. Increased humidity is fine but not in an enclosed space. Your sunroom humidity is fine.

The heating mat is good but just be aware that it can cause the soil to dry out sooner.

Again, I really appreciate the advice. I've always had very good results rooting everything I've tried but these cissus are really testing my abilities! I'm hoping with your guy's help all will now go well.

Choosing tips that have the youngest growth are always quicker to root.
Have you tried a rooting gel. It's a lot more money than powder, but this stuff was magic for me.
HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel, Clonex, roughly $18.00.