Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
winobluszcz
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Scrophulariales
Family
Vitaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Malabar nut season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut
Care of Virginia Creeper and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.