About Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus

Boston Ivy

Splendid Hibiscus

About Splendid Hibiscus and Boston Ivy

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Vines

Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree

Origin

United States, Mexico

Eastern Australia

Types

Not Available

Habitat

Deciduous forests

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-10

9-15

AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

Not Available

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm

99+

600.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

15.20 cm

99+

7.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Light Pink, Not Available, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy

Green, Light Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy

Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy

Green, Light Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Not Available

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Shade areas

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Yes

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Flea beetles, Insects

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

no allergic reactions

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Decorating walls, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser

Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Vines

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Edible, Vegetable

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Hibiscus splendens

Common Name

Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine

Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood

In Hindi

Boston Ivy

Splendid Hibiscus

In German

Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein

Splendid Hibiscus

In French

Winobluszcz trójklapowy

Splendid Hibiscus

In Spanish

Boston Ivy

Hibiscus Splendid

In Greek

Boston Ivy

Splendid Hibiscus

In Portuguese

Boston Ivy

Hibiscus Splendid

In Polish

Boston Ivy

Splendid hibiskusa

In Latin

Boston Ivy

egregiam Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Vitales

Malvales

Family

Vitaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Parthenocissus

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Not Available

Malvoideae

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus. Boston Ivy doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Boston Ivy does not have fragrant flowers. Boston Ivy has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Splendid Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Splendid Hibiscus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available

Care of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Boston Ivy and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.