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thicket creeper (Parthenocissus inserta)

Parthenocissus inserta, thicket creeper, is a vigorous deciduous vine known for its attractive foliage and rapid growth, ideal for covering walls and trellises.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Average

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Average

Hardy in USDA zones 3-9. Tolerates a wide range of temperatures.

Fertilizer

Low

Fertilize sparingly in spring if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

6 - 10 m

Spread

3 - 6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

0.3-0.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Ampelopsis macrophylla (Lauche) Rehder
Parthenocissus laciniata (Planch.) Small
Parthenocissus vitacea (Knerr) Hitchc.
Psedera laciniata Greene
Psedera vitacea (Knerr) Greene
Vitis inserta A.Kern.
Vitis vitacea (Knerr) Bean
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderVitales
  • familyVitaceae
  • genusParthenocissus
  • speciesParthenocissus inserta
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

All parts, especially berries, contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract if ingested by humans or pets.

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