Veldt Grape Ivy (weight loss) - Cissus quadrangularis

If you're looking for a natural way to lose weight and shrink your waist size, Veldt grape Ivy may be the key for you. It is frequently marketed as a weight loss supplement. Whether you grow it for its ornamental appeal or to assist with your health goals, this plant has it all. Veldt grape is not a grape, but its common name stems from its growth habit of producing long, grape-like tendrils. You may also know it as winged treebine or adamant creeper. The fruit and various parts are edible—sometimes used in curries—although it's often sold as a supplement for its health benefits. Veldt grape has been touted as an anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antioxidant that provides pain relief. Some people have found it useful in treating diabetes, obesity, hemorrhoids, allergies, arthritis, asthma, and osteoporosis.  

• Average mature height: 5 to 15 feet
• Light requirements: Part to full sun
• USDA hardiness zones: 10-12
• Soil: Well-drained, almost completely dry