Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Canada
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
Calla Lily
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
Calla Lily
In German
Amerikanische Platane
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Platanus occidentalis
Lys calla
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
Cala
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
Calla
In Polish
Platan zachodni
Calla Lily
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Alismatales
Family
Platanaceae
Araceae
Genus
Platanus
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Calla Lily
Season and care of American Sycamore and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
American Sycamore and Calla Lily Physical Information
American Sycamore and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Calla Lily are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Sycamore and Calla Lily
Care of American Sycamore and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.