Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Alternate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
White Sapote
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
White Sapote
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
White Sapote
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
White Sapote
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
White Sapote
In Polish
winobluszcz
White Sapote
In Latin
Virginia creeper
White Sapote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Genus
Parthenocissus
Casimiroa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and White Sapote
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and White Sapote? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and White Sapote. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and White Sapote 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 Sapote 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 Sapote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and White Sapote
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and White Sapote season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and White Sapote Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and White Sapote are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and White Sapote
Care of Virginia Creeper and White Sapote 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 Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.