Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Fireglow Maple
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Fireglow arce
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
winobluszcz
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Vitaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Fireglow Maple season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple
Care of Virginia Creeper and Fireglow Maple 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 Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.