Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Tree
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cushion
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Balloon flower
बेल मेपल
In German
Ballonblume
Wein-Ahorn
In French
balloon Flower
Maple Vine
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
arce vid
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
bordo de videira
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Vine Maple
In Latin
balloon flos plant
vitis Maple
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Campanulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Vine Maple
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Vine Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Vine Maple Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Vine Maple are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Vine Maple
Care of Balloon Flower and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.