Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Plum
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
बेर
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Pflaume
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
prune
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
ciruela
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
ameixa
In Polish
winobluszcz
Śliwka
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Plum? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Plum. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Plum
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Plum season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Plum Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Plum are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Virginia Creeper and Plum
Care of Virginia Creeper and Plum 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 Plum pruning is done 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.