Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Ansellia africana
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-14
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow Brown
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
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Bulbs, 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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
ANSELLIA africana
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Ansellia
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Ansellia
In French
Grande feuille Érable
léopard orchidée
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
orchidée léopard
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Ansellia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Ansellia
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Ansellia
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Ansellia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Leopard Orchid
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Leopard Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Leopard Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leopard Orchid season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leopard Orchid is while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leopard Orchid is .
Big leaf Maple and Leopard Orchid Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Leopard Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Leopard Orchid are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Leopard Orchid flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown and Sienna
- Leopard Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Leopard Orchid
Care of Big leaf Maple and Leopard 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 Leopard 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 Leopard Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.