Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Ipomoea quamoclit
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Kunjlata
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cypress Vine and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Cypress Vine and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Cypress Vine and Black Cherry. Cypress Vine doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Cypress Vine does not have fragrant flowers. Cypress Vine has allergic reactions like and Black Cherry has allergic reactions like . 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 Cypress Vine and Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Black Cherry
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Black Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cypress Vine and Black Cherry Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Black Cherry are as follows:
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Cypress Vine and Black Cherry
Care of Cypress Vine and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.