Parthenocissus striata (Trailing Virginia creeper) - H15 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you grow a trailing Virginia creeper? Place it in a hanging pot or on a high shelf in partial shade and water regularly in spring and summer. The stems grow quickly — prune in early spring to control length and encourage bushiness.
Why do the leaves of my Virginia creeper turn red in autumn? This is a natural and normal phenomenon — the breakdown of chlorophyll in autumn reveals the red and orange pigments present in the leaves. The color intensity is stronger with good light exposure.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Small, light, and airy palmate leaflets • 🍂 Bright autumn colors • ☀️ Partial shade to gentle sun • 💧 Moderate watering • ❄️ Hardy • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Parthenocissus striata, or Trailing Virginia creeper, is a climbing and trailing plant native to South America. Its flexible stems bear small tender green palmate leaflets that create a light, airy cascading effect — when hanging or on a high shelf, its stems elegantly trail down to form a natural green curtain. In autumn, its foliage turns bright red, orange, and purple before falling. H15 cm | Pot Ø15 cm.
Hardy, deciduous, non-toxic. Discover it in our selection of trailing plants.
Which variety of Parthenocissus to choose?
The Parthenocissus genus comes in several distinct habits and foliage types:
- Parthenocissus striata trailing (this plant) — small palmate leaflets, trailing cascading habit, compact size. The most airy and delicate.
- Parthenocissus tricuspidata — three-lobed leaves, very vigorous climbing habit, H65 cm. The most classic and powerful.
- Parthenocissus henryana — silver variegated leaves, elegant climbing habit, H65 cm. The most graphic.
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii' — 5-lobed leaves, vigorous climbing habit, H65 cm. The most classic.
Exposure & location
- Ideal exposure: partial shade to gentle sun — indirect or morning light.
- Tolerates: gentle sun, urban pollution.
- Avoid: scorching afternoon sun in midsummer.
- Hardiness: down to -10 °C — can stay outside year-round.
- Substrate: rich, deep, and well-drained.
- Ideal : hanging, high shelf, partial shade balcony.
When hanging, its stems develop a spectacular trailing habit over the months — the longer they grow, the more impressive the cascade effect. See our light and humidity guide to find the right spot.
Watering & care
- Watering : moderate — keep the substrate moist but not soaked.
- Frequency : 1 to 2 times per week in spring-summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage : pot with drainage holes required.
- Pruning : prune lightly to control stem length and maintain the desired shape.
- Fertilizer : liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring-summer.
- Winter : deciduous plant — loses its leaves after the autumn show and regrows vigorously in spring.
Don’t worry if the plant loses all its leaves in winter — this is perfectly normal. Check out our winter plant care guide to prepare it well.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its cascading habit and autumn colors make it a plant that is both decorative all year round and spectacular in fall.
- Hanging : its trailing stems create a light and airy green curtain — the effect intensifies as the stems grow longer. Find our hanging plants in our hanging plants collection.
- In combination : pair it with a Hedera helix Ivy for a trailing plant duo — the evergreen ivy keeps greenery in winter when the Parthenocissus is bare.
- Style : natural, bohemian, rustic — its delicate little leaflets blend well in all organic interiors.
Its autumn colors are especially intense in sunny exposure — a well-lit spot enhances the fiery display in October-November.
Verdeia tips
- Allow space for the stems — Parthenocissus striata is vigorous and its stems grow quickly. When hanging, leave at least 50 cm of space below for a generous cascading effect.
- Prune in early spring — before growth resumes, shorten stems if needed. This is the ideal time to control length and density. Check our care calendar for the right actions by season.
- Leaf drop in winter is normal — this is a deciduous plant. Keep the plant outdoors or in a cool place during dormancy — cold is necessary for spring regrowth.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Parthenocissus striata
- Common names: Trailing Virginia creeper, Small-leaved Virginia creeper
- Family: Vitaceae
- Origin: South America
- Height at delivery: 15 cm
- Pot diameter: 15 cm
- Adult length: stems up to 100–150 cm (trailing)
- Foliage: deciduous — green in summer, red-orange-purple in autumn
- Exposure: partial shade to gentle sun
- Watering: moderate — keep substrate moist
- Hardiness: down to -10 °C
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Cascade / Trailing / Natural
- Feature: cascading trailing habit, fiery autumn colors, hardy, deciduous
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of autumn colors varies depending on exposure and weather conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.