Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
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
21,22
Habit
Vine/Liana
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Kraut Robert
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Boston Ivy
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
erva robert
In Polish
Boston Ivy
herb robert
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Herb Robert
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Herb Robert season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Herb Robert Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Herb Robert are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Herb Robert
Care of Boston Ivy and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.