Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
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
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Orchid cactus
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Boston Ivy
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Vitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Vitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Orchid Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus
Care of Boston Ivy and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.