Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, 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
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Clamshell Orchid
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Big leaf Maple and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.