Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-8
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Mandarin
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Mandarin
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
mandarin
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
mandarín
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
tangerina
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Mandarynka
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Citrus
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 Mandarin
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Mandarin season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Mandarin Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Mandarin are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Mandarin
Care of Boston Ivy and Mandarin 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 Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.