Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
winobluszcz
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Timor Black Bamboo season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Virginia Creeper and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.