Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires a lot of 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, 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
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Giant Reed
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
नरकट
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Pfahlrohr
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Arundo donax
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
winobluszcz
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Genus
Parthenocissus
Arundo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Giant Reed season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed
Care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.