Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
hibisco blanco
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
winobluszcz
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Hibiscus album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and White Hibiscus 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 White Hibiscus 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 White Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and White Hibiscus season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus
Care of Virginia Creeper and White Hibiscus 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 White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.