Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
1-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Ample Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
duckweed
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Entengrütze
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
duckweed
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
winobluszcz
Rzęsa
In Latin
Virginia creeper
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Lemnaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Lemna
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lemneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Duckweed. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Duckweed 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 Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Duckweed
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Duckweed season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Virginia Creeper and Duckweed Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Duckweed are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Duckweed
Care of Virginia Creeper and Duckweed 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 Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.