Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Toothed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Black Maple
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Black Maple Tree
In German
Schlumbergera
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Schlumbergera
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Czarny klon
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Areceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Black Maple
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Black Maple season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Black Maple Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Black Maple are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Black Maple
Care of Schlumbergera and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.