Botanical Name: Common Names:
Parthenocissus sikkimensis Sikkim Creeper, Groundcover Ivy, Groundcover Creeper,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Groundcovers Climbing / Twining, Dense, Mat Forming
Description:
Dense evergreen climber with five-lobed dark-green leaves. Clings easily on to walls. Use to create the illusion of a bigger garden (vertically) if planting area is small. Great for shady areas in the garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prune to shape when necessary. Adaptable to most soil types but prefers moist, compost rich soils.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Vitaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High