Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Northwestern United States
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
pinkroot
बेल मेपल
In German
Spigelia
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Spigelia
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Spigelia
arce vid
In Greek
Spigelia
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Spigelia
bordo de videira
In Polish
Spigelia
Vine Maple
In Latin
Spigelia
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Loganiceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Vine Maple
Season and care of Pinkroot and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Vine Maple Physical Information
Pinkroot and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Vine Maple are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Vine Maple
Care of Pinkroot and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.