Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-3
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
पवित्र कमल
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
loto sagrado
In Greek
Boston Ivy
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Boston Ivy
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Sacred Lotus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus
Care of Boston Ivy and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.