Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Orchid
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
-
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Dendrobium
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Dendrobium
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
dendrobium
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
dendrobium
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Dendrobium
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium
Care of Big leaf Maple and Dendrobium 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 Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.