Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
-
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-14
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Light Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CEREUS
Common Name
Amur Maple
Night blooming cereus
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
cereus
In German
Amur-Ahorn
cereus
In French
érable de l'Amour
cereus
In Spanish
arce de Amur
cereus
In Greek
Amur Maple
cereus
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
cereus
In Polish
klon amur
cereus
In Latin
amur acernis
cereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Cereus
Season and care of Amur Maple and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cereus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Cereus Physical Information
Amur Maple and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Cereus are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
- Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Amur Maple and Cereus
Care of Amur Maple and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.