Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
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
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
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
céleri chou
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
apio col
In Greek
Boston Ivy
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
aipo couve
In Polish
Boston Ivy
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Vitales
Brassicales
Family
Vitaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is and Celery Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage
Care of Boston Ivy and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.