Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
United States, Mexico
  
South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
11-15
  
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
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Vine/Liana
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
  
अनानास
  
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
Ananas
  
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Boston Ivy
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Boston Ivy
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Boston Ivy
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Vitales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Vitaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Parthenocissus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Pineapple
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Pineapple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Boston Ivy and Pineapple Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Pineapple are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Boston Ivy and Pineapple
Care of Boston Ivy and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.