How to Care for Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy)

Korean name: 담쟁이덩굴

Boston Ivy is a deciduous climbing vine that grows on walls and surfaces. Its leaves are deeply three-lobed and turn vibrant red and orange in autumn. It is commonly found on building exteriors or fences and has a fast growth rate.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, Japan, China)
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: climbing vine, wall decoration, fast growing, deciduous
• Also known as: Boston Ivy, Japanese Creeper, Grape Ivy

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial shade or full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 10~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer about once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Parthenocissus tricuspidata?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Parthenocissus tricuspidata?

It likes Prefers partial shade or full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is suitable..

Is Parthenocissus tricuspidata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Parthenocissus tricuspidata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~30°C. Humidity: Thrives in normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced liquid fertilizer about once a month during growing season..