Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Late Summer
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
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
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
कबिट
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Kawista
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Kawista
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Limonia
In Polish
winobluszcz
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Virginia creeper
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Genus
Parthenocissus
Limonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Wood Apple season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple
Care of Virginia Creeper and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.