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Desert Grape

Cyphostemma juttae, Vitaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African MyrrhCommiphora africana
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Camel ThornVachellia erioloba
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Silky AsterSymphyotrichum sericeum
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Glossy-leaved CorkwoodCommiphora glandulosa

Both succulent species compete for water resources and produce defensive compounds

Uses

Functions

Water StorageFruit ProductionOrnamentalErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional MedicineStomach AilmentsWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Grape grow in?

Desert Grape grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Grape?

Good companions for Desert Grape include African Myrrh, Camel Thorn, Silky Aster.

Design guilds with Desert Grape and see companion relationships visually.

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