Information about creeper, pictures of creeper

1. Information about Parthenocissus tricuspidata

1. Types of creepers

Ivy is a plant of the genus Parthenocissus, belonging to the grape family, and is native to my country. It does not refer to a specific plant, but is another name for many plants of the same type. There are about 15 species of Parthenocissus in the world, and 10 species have been recorded in my country, widely distributed from the southwest to the eastern region of my country.

There are six main species of common creeper in my country. Southeast creeper has relatively small leaves, usually 5 in number, and its inflorescence is cymose and opposite to the leaves. It is produced in Fujian and Guangdong; variegated creeper has green young leaves with white spots or some purple on the back of the leaves, and its inflorescence is conical. It is produced in Hubei and Shaanxi; three-leaf creeper has relatively small leaves, usually 3 in number, and its inflorescence is cymose. It is produced in Sichuan; red clover creeper has small and broad leaves, and its inflorescence is cymose, but relatively small; five-leaf creeper has small leaves, usually 5 in number, and is produced in Central America; pink-leaf creeper has young branches and leaves with purple, and the back of the leaves has white spots, and it is produced in Hubei.

2. Characteristics of creeper

Ivy is a vine that is very good at climbing. Through observation, we can find that there are some tendrils on its branches and some suction cups on the top. Ivy attaches itself to the wall or tree through these suction cups. Ivy will bloom in autumn, the flowers are green but very small.

3. Habits of Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Ivy likes shade and is cold-resistant, has strong adaptability and grows fast. It has low requirements for soil and can grow in a cool and humid environment or under light. It has strong cold resistance and strong survival ability.

4. The efficacy of creeper

Ivy grows fast and once planted it will quickly grow into a large patch with lush branches and leaves, forming a natural ivy wall on the wall of the house. In the hot summer, it can not only beautify the environment and block noise, but also block the sun and cool down.

Its main function is vertical greening. Its color changes with the seasons, and so does the color of the building's exterior walls.

5. Maintenance of creeper

Ivy likes to grow in a warm environment and can be grown in an environment with plenty of sunlight. For soil, choose loose, fertile soil with good drainage. As for watering, water once in the morning and evening every day in summer, once in the afternoon in spring and autumn, and no watering is required in winter.