Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Lesser Mallow
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Hibiscus Lesser Malve
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Hibiscus menor Mallow
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Hibiscus Λιγότερο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Hibiscus minorem Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hibiscus Lesser Mallow height is 300.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow flower color: Salmon
- Hibiscus Lesser Mallow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Care of Boston Ivy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow 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 Hibiscus Lesser Mallow pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Lesser Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.