What are the main values of Boston ivy?

1. Ornamental value

This is of course the first one we should mention, and also the most important one. Looking at its picture, you might think: it doesn't have charming flowers, so how could it have ornamental value? In fact, although it doesn't have the captivating flowers that some kinds of plants do, its leaves can rival them. It has crisscrossing stems and vines, densely covered with aerial roots, and its emerald-green leaves form a screen-like barrier. In addition, its leaves change with the seasons. From late autumn to winter, its leaves turn from green to red or yellow, which is very interesting. It also has tendrils, which expand into suckers when they encounter a surface to attach to, which is very fascinating. Also, don't assume it has no flowers - its flowers are yellow-green, very small, and the flowering period is around June. It also has small spherical berries, with the fruiting period in October.

These characteristics have made it one of the main species for vertical greening. It is suitable for planting in many locations, such as courtyard walls, bridgeheads and stream banks, park entrances, and so on. In addition, it has a very obvious advantage: it can provide relief from the heat. Households that plant it feel very cool and comfortable indoors in summer.

2. Environmental value

Compared with other plants, this plant has a more pronounced effect on the air, especially in removing harmful substances such as SO2, because it has very strong resistance to these harmful gases. Therefore, it can also be planted near industrial and mining plants.

3. Medicinal value

When it comes to its value as a medicinal material, this mainly refers to its vines, stems, and roots.