Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Brazil
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Ornamental plant
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
Common Name
Black Maple
Dumbcane
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
dieffenbachia seguine
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Dieffenbachie
In French
Noir Érable
dieffenbachia seguine
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Dieffenbachia seguine
In Polish
Czarny klon
Difenbachia seguine
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Dumbcane
Season and care of Black Maple and Dumbcane is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Dumbcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Maple and Dumbcane Physical Information
Black Maple and Dumbcane physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Dumbcane are as follows:
Care of Black Maple and Dumbcane
Care of Black Maple and Dumbcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dumbcane pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.