Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
hair algae
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Bladderwort
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
plante Bladderwort
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
winobluszcz
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rhamnales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Utricularia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper
Care of Bladderwort and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.