Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Habit
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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 back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Mizuna
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Mizuna
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Mizuna
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Mizuna
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Mizuna
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Mizuna
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Mizuna
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Mizuna season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Mizuna Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Mizuna are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Mizuna
Care of Boston Ivy and Mizuna 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 Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
