Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In German
Königinblume
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Pride of India and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Pride of India and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Pride of India and Boston Ivy
Care of Pride of India and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Pride of India 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.