Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
दालचीनी
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Zimt
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Cannelle
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Canela
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Canela
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Cynamon
In Latin
Boston Ivy
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Cinnamon
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Cinnamon season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Cinnamon Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Cinnamon are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Boston Ivy and Cinnamon
Care of Boston Ivy and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon pruning is done 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.