What is creeper and what are the characteristics of creeper leaves

1. What is Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Another name for ivy is climbing wall. It is a plant that mainly attaches to the surface of the wall. It is a plant of the genus Parthenocissus in the grape family. Its origin is in eastern Asia, North America and the Himalayas, and then it was gradually introduced to all parts of the world. It is a climbing vine and is commonly found on the exterior walls or roofs of buildings and on rocks. It also blooms, but the flowers are smaller and yellow-green in color. The flowering period is generally in June every year, and the fruits are generally between September and October.

The leaves of ivy will change color. Normally they are dark green, but they will turn bright red in autumn. Therefore, ivy has been widely used in greening and has high ornamental value.

2. What are the characteristics of the leaves of Parthenocissus tricuspidata?

The leaves of ivy are generally alternate, the leaflets are relatively thick, with coarse serrations on the edges, and its leaves and veins are symmetrical. The leaves are generally green in color, without any pubescence, but with pubescence on the back and soft hairs on the veins on the back. But in autumn, the leaves turn bright red.

The leaves of ivy are all pointing downwards because ivy always climbs upwards. Each crawling movement will drive the stems and leaves upward, and the tips of the leaves will point downward due to gravity. Of course, plants with leaf tips pointing downwards are not limited to creepers.

The leaves of the ivy are distributed very evenly, with little overlap, and are spread densely on the wall, protecting its roots and maintaining the humidity of the wall. The leaves are evenly distributed so that each leaf can receive the maximum amount of light.