Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vines
Fruit
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
520
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40000
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Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-810-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
12-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm457.20 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
1,200.00 cm7.62 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
-
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Papaya
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
पपीता
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Papaya
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Papaye
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Papaya
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Mamão
In Polish
winobluszcz
Papaja
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Papaya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Brassicales
Family
Vitaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Carica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
530
1
27800
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