Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
  
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
  
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
  
Types
Not Available
  
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Minimum Width
1,200.00 cm
  
17
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
  
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Palmate
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Late Summer
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
  
Clay, Loamy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
  
Clay, Loamy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
  
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
  
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
  
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
  
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
  
Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
  
Banana Tree
  
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
  
Banana Tree
  
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
  
केले के पेड़
  
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
Bananenbaum
  
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
  
Bananier
  
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
  
Banano
  
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
  
μπανανιά
  
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
  
árvore de banana
  
In Polish
winobluszcz
  
Banana drzewa
  
In Latin
Virginia creeper
  
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Vitaceae
  
Banana
  
Genus
Parthenocissus
  
Musa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Banana Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Banana Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Banana Tree season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
- Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree
Care of Virginia Creeper and Banana Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Banana Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.