Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Angelonia
Boston Ivy
In German
Angelonia
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Angelonia
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Angelonia
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Angelonia
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Angelonia
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Angelonia
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Vitales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Angelonia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angelonia and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Angelonia and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Angelonia and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Angelonia and Boston Ivy
Care of Angelonia and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.