Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Spreading
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
satsuma
Boston Ivy
In German
satsuma
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
satsuma
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
satsuma
Boston Ivy
In Greek
satsuma
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
satsuma
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Satsuma
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Satsuma
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Citrus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Satsuma and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Satsuma and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Satsuma and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Satsuma and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Satsuma and Boston Ivy
Care of Satsuma and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Satsuma 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.