Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-5
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
golden lotus
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
golden lotus
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
golden lotus
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
golden lotus
In Greek
Boston Ivy
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
golden lotus
In Polish
Boston Ivy
golden lotus
In Latin
Boston Ivy
golden lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Vitales
Zingiberales
Family
Vitaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Ensete
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Golden Lotus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus
Care of Boston Ivy and Golden Lotus 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 Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.