Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
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, 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
Habit
Vine/Liana
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Primula elatior
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Oxlip
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Primula elatior
In Greek
Boston Ivy
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Oxlip
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Oxlip
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Oxlip
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Oxlip season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Oxlip Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Oxlip are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Oxlip
Care of Boston Ivy and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.