Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
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 lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
-
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
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Laelia
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Laelia
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Laelia
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Laelia
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Laelia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Laelia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Laelia
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Laelia
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is .
Big leaf Maple and Laelia Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Laelia are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Laelia
Care of Big leaf Maple and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.