Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Red Pitaya
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Grande feuille Érable
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya
Care of Big leaf Maple and Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.