Alternanthera

Silver Maple

About Alternanthera and Silver Maple

Alternanthera

Silver Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

4003

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Habitat

Grassland

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,830.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,220.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Star Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune back the growing tips

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

ACER saccharinum

Common Name

Alternanthera

Silver Maple

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

Silver Maple

In German

Alternanthera

Silver Maple

In French

Alternanthera

érable argenté

In Spanish

Alternanthera

arce plateado

In Greek

Alternanthera

Silver Maple

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

plátano de prata

In Polish

Alternanthera

Silver Maple

In Latin

Alternanthera

Acer

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acereae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

27128

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Properties of Alternanthera and Silver Maple

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Silver Maple. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Silver Maple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alternanthera and Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Silver Maple

Season and care of Alternanthera and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alternanthera and Silver Maple Physical Information

Alternanthera and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Silver Maple are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Alternanthera and Silver Maple

Care of Alternanthera and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.