Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Aechmea
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Aechmea
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Aechmea
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Aechmea
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Αιχμέα
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Aechmea
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Aechmea
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
-
Season and Care of Aechmea and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Aechmea and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aechmea and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Aechmea and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Big leaf Maple
Care of Aechmea and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.