Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
Heliconia
In German
Feld-Ahorn
Heliconia
In French
Maple terrain
Heliconia
In Spanish
arce de campo
Heliconia
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
Heliconia
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
Heliconia
In Polish
Klon polny
Heliconia
In Latin
Field Maple
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Aceraceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Field Maple and Heliconia
Season and care of Field Maple and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Field Maple and Heliconia Physical Information
Field Maple and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Heliconia are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Heliconia
Care of Field Maple and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.