Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Clump-Forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Birds
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SERENOA repens
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Serenoa
Boston Ivy
In German
Sägepalme
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Serenoa repens
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Serenoa
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Serenoa
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Serenoa
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy
Care of Saw Palmetto and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto pruning is done 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 Saw Palmetto 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.