Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Heliconiaceae
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Heliconia
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Heliconia
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Heliconia
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Heliconia
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Heliconia
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Heliconia
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Heliconia
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Heliconia and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Heliconia and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Heliconia and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Heliconia and Big leaf Maple
Care of Heliconia and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.