Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water
Alternate Days
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
White Star creeper
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
सेब
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Gala Apfel
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Gala
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Gala
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Gala
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Gala
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Gala
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Gala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rosales
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Gala Apple
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Gala Apple Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Gala Apple are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Gala Apple
Care of White Star Creeper and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.