Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Heliconia
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Heliconia
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Heliconia
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Heliconia
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Heliconia
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Heliconia
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Vitales
Zingiberales
Family
Vitaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Heliconia
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Heliconia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Heliconia Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Heliconia are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Heliconia
Care of Boston Ivy and Heliconia 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 Heliconia 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.