Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Mexico
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Gardenia
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Gardenia
Boston Ivy
In German
Gardenie
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Gardénia
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Gardenia
Boston Ivy
In Greek
γαρδένια
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
gardênia
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Gardenia
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Gardenia
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Vitales
Family
Rubiaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Gardenia and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Boston Ivy season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Gardenia and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Gardenia and Boston Ivy
Care of Gardenia and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Gardenia 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.