Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
प्याज
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Zwiebel
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Oignon
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Cebolla
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Cebola
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Vitales
Asparagales
Family
Vitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and White Onion
Season and care of Boston Ivy and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and White Onion season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Boston Ivy and White Onion Physical Information
Boston Ivy and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and White Onion are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and White Onion
Care of Boston Ivy and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.