Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Cordia subcordata
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Cordia subcordata
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Cordia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Kou
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Kou season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Kou Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Kou are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Kou
Care of Boston Ivy and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.