Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vines
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Nickende Distel
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Boston Ivy
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
musk Thistle
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Carduus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Musk Thistle season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle
Care of Boston Ivy and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.