Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
China, Japan
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
7*5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Blue
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Moderate
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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 after harvesting
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
White Star creeper
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Japanese Ardisia
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Ericales
Family
Campanulaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia
Care of White Star Creeper and Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.