Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
-
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Cleistocactus
Red Maple Tree
In French
Cleistocactus
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree
Care of Cleistocactus and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.