Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Mexico
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Tonic
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
-
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Black Maple
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
Laelia
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Laelia
In French
Noir Érable
Laelia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
Laelia
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
Laelia
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
Laelia
In Polish
Czarny klon
Laelia
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Aceraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Areceae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Black Maple and Laelia
Season and care of Black Maple and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is .
Black Maple and Laelia Physical Information
Black Maple and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Laelia are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Black Maple and Laelia
Care of Black Maple and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.