Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Red Buckeye
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Red Buckeye
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Red Buckeye
winobluszcz
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 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 Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color:
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper
Care of Red Buckeye and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Red Buckeye 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.