Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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Flower Color
Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
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Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Silver Maple
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Aechmea
In German
Silver Maple
Aechmea
In French
érable argenté
Aechmea
In Spanish
arce plateado
Aechmea
In Greek
Silver Maple
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Aechmea
In Polish
Silver Maple
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Silver Maple and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Aechmea. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Maple and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Aechmea
Season and care of Silver Maple and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is .
Silver Maple and Aechmea Physical Information
Silver Maple and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Aechmea are as follows:
Care of Silver Maple and Aechmea
Care of Silver Maple and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.