Vitis vinifera aka European Grape

Vitis vinifera, also known as the common grape vine, is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean, Central Europe, and southwestern Asia. It has between 5,000 and 10,000 varieties, but only a few are commercially significant for wine and table grape production. The wild grape is classified as Vitis vinifera sylvestris, while cultivated forms are known as Vitis vinifera vinifera. Domesticated vines have hermaphrodite flowers, while sylvestris is dioecious, requiring pollination for fruit to develop. Grapes can be eaten fresh or dried to produce raisins, sultanas, and currants. Grape leaves are used in many cuisines, and fresh grapes can be processed into juice that is fermented to make wine and vinegar. Vitis vinifera is the basis for the majority of wines produced worldwide, cultivated on every continent except Antarctica. As a vigorous, high-powered tendril climber, Vitis vinifera can easily cover a house wall if left unchecked, with bright green summer leaves up to 15cm long. The tiny green summer flowers are followed by late summer bunches of small grapes. Many varieties can be eaten as a dessert or used to produce wine, and some are tender and need the shelter of a greenhouse to crop prolifically. However, there are also varieties that can be grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot such as against a south- or west-facing fence or wall. Wine Grape, a relatively rare houseplant native to the Mediterranean, Central Europe, and Southwestern Asia, is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. It does best in long-lasting, direct light and should be less than 1 foot from a window. Wine Grape likes soil that is well draining, and it shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.