Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Acicular
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water Deeply
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Sugarcane
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
गन्ना
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Saccharum
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Saccharum
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
winobluszcz
Saccharum
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Saccharum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Genus
Parthenocissus
Saccharum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Sugarcane season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Sugarcane flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Sugarcane leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane
Care of Virginia Creeper and Sugarcane 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 Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.