Ampelopsis arborea

Japanese creeper

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Vigorous deciduous climbing vine from East Asia, featuring heart-shaped leaves and clusters of berries turning blue-black in autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese creeper
Family Vitaceae
Genus Ampelopsis
Species Arborea
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Small white flowers in summer, followed by ornamental berries
Leaf Color Green (turns yellow in autumn)
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loamy soil with good drainage; mix peat and perlite for indoor pots

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings; reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; protects from harsh midday sun to prevent leaf scorch in summer

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (April-September)

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Pruning

Prune after leaf drop in late autumn or early spring to control shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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