Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Acer griseum
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Crossandra
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Crossandra
In French
érable paperbark
Crossandra
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Crossandra
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Crossandra
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Crossandra
In Polish
klon paperbark
Crossandra
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Crossandra
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Crossandra Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Crossandra are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Crossandra
Care of Paperbark Maple and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.