Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, 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
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Earth Star
बेल मेपल
In German
Erdstern
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Terre étoile
Maple Vine
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
arce vid
In Greek
γη αστεριών
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
bordo de videira
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Vine Maple
In Latin
terra, stella
vitis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Sapindales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Earth Star and Vine Maple
Season and care of Earth Star and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Earth Star is and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Earth Star and Vine Maple Physical Information
Earth Star and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Earth Star and Vine Maple are as follows:
Care of Earth Star and Vine Maple
Care of Earth Star and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star 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.