Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
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
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Leucojum
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Leucojum
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Leucojum
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Leucojum
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Leucojum
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Leucojum
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Leucojum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Leucojum
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Leucojum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Leucojum Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Leucojum are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Leucojum
Care of Boston Ivy and Leucojum 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 Leucojum pruning is done 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.