Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
New Zealand
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
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
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
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Alternate Days
In Winter
Moderate
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Raoulia glabra
Common Name
White Star creeper
Raoulia
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Raoulia
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Raoulia
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Raoulia
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Raoulia
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Raoulia
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
raoulia
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Raoulia
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Raoulia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Campanulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Raoulia
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Raoulia is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Raoulia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Raoulia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Raoulia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Raoulia Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Raoulia physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Raoulia are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
- Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of White Star Creeper and Raoulia
Care of White Star Creeper and Raoulia 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 Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.