Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Australia
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
बोतल ट्री
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Flaschenbaum
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Bottle Tree
In Polish
winobluszcz
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Bottle 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 Bottle 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Bottle Tree season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bottle Tree
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bottle 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 Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.