Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Tan
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
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Egg-shaped
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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 As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
PENTAS
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Pentas plant
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Grande feuille Érable
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
planta pentas
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
planta Pentas
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Pentas
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pentas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Pentas Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Pentas are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pentas
Care of Big leaf Maple and Pentas 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 Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.