Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
gardens, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
ACER palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Downy Japanese Maple, Fullmoon Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Angelonia
Japanese Maple
In German
Angelonia
japanischer Ahorn
In French
Angelonia
érable du Japon
In Spanish
Angelonia
arce japonés
In Greek
Angelonia
Japanese Maple
In Portuguese
Angelonia
bordo japonês
In Polish
Angelonia
Klon japoński
In Latin
Angelonia
Acer palmatum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angelonia and Japanese Maple
Season and care of Angelonia and Japanese Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Japanese Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Angelonia and Japanese Maple Physical Information
Angelonia and Japanese Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Maple height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Japanese Maple are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Japanese Maple flower color: Red
- Japanese Maple leaf color: Red, Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Angelonia and Japanese Maple
Care of Angelonia and Japanese Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.