Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow green
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
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
Late Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
प्याज
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Zwiebel
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Oignon
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Cebolla
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Cebola
In Polish
winobluszcz
Cebula
In Latin
Virginia creeper
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Vitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and White Onion
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and White Onion? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and White Onion. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and White Onion 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 Onion 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 Onion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and White Onion
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and White Onion season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and White Onion Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and White Onion are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and White Onion
Care of Virginia Creeper and White Onion 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 Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.