Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
South America
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
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
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
All year
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Ants, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Black Maple
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Gymnocalycium
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Gymnocalycium
In French
Noir Érable
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Czarny klon
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Black Maple and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Black Maple and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Black Maple and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Gymnocalycium
Care of Black Maple and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.