Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Boston Ivy
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Boston Ivy
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Boston Ivy
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.