Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, 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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, 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, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Blue Lotus
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Blue Lotus
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Nymphaeales
Family
Aceraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus
Care of Big leaf Maple and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.