Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
winobluszcz
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Buddha's Belly Bamboo 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Virginia Creeper and Buddha's Belly Bamboo 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.