Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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 pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ANANAS
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Pineapple
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
अनानास
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Ananas
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Ananas
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Piña
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Abacaxi
In Polish
winobluszcz
Ananas
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Bromeliales
Family
Vitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Ananas
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Pineapple. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Pineapple 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 Pineapple 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 Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Pineapple
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Pineapple season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Pineapple Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Pineapple are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Virginia Creeper and Pineapple
Care of Virginia Creeper and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.