Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Cryptanthus Bromeliads
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
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
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Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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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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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, 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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
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Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Common Name
Black Maple
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In French
Noir Érable
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Polish
Czarny klon
Skrytokwiat
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Season and care of Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is .
Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information
Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color:
- Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color:
Care of Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Care of Black Maple and Hybrid Cryptanthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.