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Woodbine Plant Care
Parthenocissus vitacea (Knerr) Hitchc.
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This plant is characterized by its vibrant, deep green leaves that turn a stunning shade of red in the fall. Originally from North America, Parthenocissus vitacea is a favorite among plant collectors for its ability to cover walls or fences quickly with its lush foliage, creating a beautiful landscape feature.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to part shade
50–100°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Woodbine?
Water Woodbine every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–100°F (10–38°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Woodbine Native To?
What Is the Woodbine?
Woodbine (Parthenocissus vitacea) belongs to the Vitaceae family within the Parthenocissus genus. Woodbine is native to North America. Woodbine is also known as Virginia Creeper, Grape Ivy.
Woodbine displays a vigorous climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Woodbine produces small greenish flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Woodbine?
Parthenocissus vitacea requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Woodbine Need?
Woodbine thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Woodbine Prefer?
Parthenocissus vitacea grows best at temperatures of 50–100°F. Woodbine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–100°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Woodbine?
Moist, well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Woodbine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Woodbine?
Feed Woodbine every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Woodbine?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Woodbine?
Woodbine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to virginia creeper plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Woodbine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Woodbine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Woodbine?
Woodbine is susceptible to aphids, japanese beetles. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Woodbine Need?
Woodbine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 3a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 3a. Woodbine is native to North America.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Woodbine is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Parthenocissus genus — compare its care with other Parthenocissus species on PlantoScan.
Parthenocissus is part of the Vitaceae plant family — browse all Vitaceae genera and species.
Woodbine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Parthenocissus vitacea (Knerr) Hitchc., family Vitaceae (first published in Spring Fl. Manhattan : 26 (1894)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Woodbine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 3a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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