Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Vine, Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Boston Ivy
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Boston Ivy
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Boston Ivy
In Polish
winobluszcz
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Boston Ivy season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy
Care of Virginia Creeper and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.