Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
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Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Pelargonium
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Pelargonium
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Pelargonium
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
pelargônio
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Pelargonium
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Aceraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.