Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Paprika Pepper
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
Boston Ivy
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Paprika Pepper season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper
Care of Boston Ivy and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.