Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
United States, Mexico
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
9-9-6
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
TULIPA
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Tulip
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
Boston Ivy
In German
Tulpe
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Tulipe
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
tulipán
Boston Ivy
In Greek
τουλίπα
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Tulipan
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Tulip
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Tulipa
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tulip and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Tulip and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Boston Ivy season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Tulip and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Tulip and Boston Ivy
Care of Tulip and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.