Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Water Spinach
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Wasser-Spinat
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Espinafre de água
In Polish
winobluszcz
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Solanales
Family
Vitaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Water Spinach season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach
Care of Virginia Creeper and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.