Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, 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
Diothonea, Auliza
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
-
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Epidendrum
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Epidendrum
Red Maple Tree
In French
Epidendrum
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Epidendrum
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Epidendrum
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Epidendrum
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree
Care of Epidendrum and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.