Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
बेल मेपल
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
Maple Vine
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
arce vid
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
bordo de videira
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
Vine Maple
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Vine Maple
Season and care of Blue Mink and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Mink and Vine Maple Physical Information
Blue Mink and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Mink and Vine Maple are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Mink and Vine Maple
Care of Blue Mink and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.