Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Not Available
Late Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Raintree
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
raintree
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
raintree
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
raintree
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Raintree
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Raintree
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Raintree
winobluszcz
In Latin
Raintree
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Rhamnales
Family
Solanaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Raintree and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Virginia Creeper season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Raintree and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Raintree and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Raintree and Virginia Creeper
Care of Raintree and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.