Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Alocasia
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Alocasia
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Alocasia
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Alocasia
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Alocasia
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Alocasia
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Alocasia
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Alocasia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Alocasia Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Alocasia are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Alocasia
Care of Boston Ivy and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.