Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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 for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Coleus
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Buntnessel
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
coleo
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Coleus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
cóleus
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Coleus
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Coleus
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Big leaf Maple and Coleus Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Coleus are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Coleus flower color:
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Big leaf Maple and Coleus
Care of Big leaf Maple and Coleus 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 Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.