Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
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Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Tolerances
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Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Deer resistant
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Black Maple
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Igel Kaktus
In French
Noir Érable
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Czarny klon
jeż kaktus
In Latin
White Acer ligno
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Areceae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Black Maple and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.