Parthenocissus Striata — Trailing Virginia creeper — Ø15 cm — H15 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light or partial shade. Its small, cut leaves elegantly cascade down.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, the leaves are toxic to animals.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- 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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Parthenocissus Striata — Trailing Virginia Creeper — Ø15 cm — H15 cm
🌿 Elegant palmate foliage • 🎨 Graceful trailing habit • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🍂 Spectacular autumn colors • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Parthenocissus Striata, also called Trailing Virginia Creeper, is a spectacular climbing and trailing plant known for its palmate foliage made up of small tender green leaflets that create a light and airy cascading effect. This fascinating plant features a graceful trailing habit with flexible stems that elegantly hang down, bringing a generous touch of greenery and freshness to your balcony, terrace, or hanging basket.
Native to South America, Parthenocissus striata is a climbing plant from the Vitaceae family that naturally grows by clinging to surfaces or gracefully trailing down. This trailing version is especially appreciated for its elegant cascading habit that creates a spectacular effect when hanging or on a high shelf. With its height of 15 cm and pot diameter of 15 cm, it is perfect for hangings, high shelves, balconies, or creating a cascading plant effect. In autumn, it adorns itself with fiery colors (red, orange, purple) that transform your space into a true living painting. Enjoy a vigorous trailing plant that grows quickly and offers a unique seasonal show.
Which Parthenocissus variety to choose?
The Parthenocissus genus offers several varieties with different habits and styles. Here is how the trailing Parthenocissus Striata stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Parthenocissus Striata (this plant): cascading trailing habit, small palmate leaflets, airy effect (15 cm). Compact trailing version.
- Parthenocissus tricuspidata: vigorous climbing habit, trilobed leaves, large size (65 cm). XXL climbing version.
- Parthenocissus henryana: silver variegated leaves, elegant climbing habit (65 cm). Elegant variegated version.
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii': 5-leaflet leaves, vigorous climbing habit (65 cm). Classic climbing version.
Why choose the trailing Parthenocissus Striata? If you are looking for a Virginia creeper with a cascading trailing habit and light, airy palmate foliage, perfect for hangings and shelves, the trailing Striata is the perfect choice. Its cascading habit creates a unique spectacular effect.
Exposure & location
The Parthenocissus Striata appreciates Partial shade with indirect light. It tolerates gentle sun but prefers exposure protected from intense direct rays.
- Exposure: Partial shade, indirect light, tolerates gentle sun.
- Ideal: hanging near a window, high shelf, balcony in Partial shade or protected terrace.
- Temperature: -10 to 30 °C, hardy and resilient.
- Substrate: rich, deep, and well-drained, universal potting soil with compost.
Verdeia Tip: when hanging, the plant develops a spectacular trailing habit that creates an elegant cascading plant effect.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; keep substrate moist without waterlogging.
- Frequency: about 1-2 times per week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Pruning: prune lightly to control length and maintain desired shape.
Virginia creeper is deciduous — it loses its leaves in winter after a bright autumn show, then regrows vigorously in spring.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its light palmate foliage and graceful drooping habit, the Parthenocissus Striata brings a touch of cascading greenery and freshness to your space. It creates a spectacular drooping effect.
- To pair with: Hedera (ivy), Pothos, Scindapsus, Philodendron scandens or other trailing plants to create a cascading green wall.
- Ideal pot: white or natural hanging, suspended decorative pot or basket to highlight the drooping habit.
- Ambiance: perfect hanging near a window, on a high shelf, partial shade balcony or terrace to create a cascading plant effect.
The bright autumn colors (red, orange, purple) create a unique seasonal show that transforms your space.
Verdeia tips
- Cascading drooping habit — spectacular effect when hanging or on a high shelf.
- Light palmate foliage — small leaflets that create an airy effect.
- Spectacular autumn colors — bright red, orange, purple.
- Vigorous growth — enjoy a plant that develops quickly.
- Deciduous plant — loses its leaves in winter after an autumn show, regrows in spring.
- Hardy — withstands cold down to -10 °C.
- Regular pruning recommended — controls length and maintains shape.
- Non-toxic — safe for animals and children.
- Tolerates urban pollution — perfect for city balconies.
- Compact version — perfect for small spaces and hanging pots.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Parthenocissus striata
- Common name: Parthenocissus Striata, drooping Virginia creeper, small-leaved Virginia creeper
- Family: Vitaceae
- Origin: South America
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø15 × H15 cm
- Adult size: stems up to 100–150 cm in length (drooping)
- Exposure: Partial shade, indirect light, tolerates soft sun
- Watering: moderate, keeps the substrate fresh
- Care: easy
- Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Cascade / Drooping / Natural
- Particularity: cascading drooping habit, light palmate foliage, spectacular autumn colors, hardy, vigorous growth, deciduous plant
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of autumn colors naturally varies depending on exposure and climatic 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.