The Grape Ivy Plant Cissus rotundifoliaThe grape ivy (Cissus rotundifolia) gets its name from the sugar like granules on the undersides of its leaves. The Cissus grows quickly and is very strong. This indoor plant grows on a cylindrical mesh framework that is placed in the pot. The Cissus can be placed in a bright or a more shaded spot, as long as it gets some daylight. Don't water it until the soil feels dry to the touch.