Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South America
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Bromeliad
Common Name
Silver Maple
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Bromeliad
In German
Silver Maple
Bromeliad
In French
érable argenté
Bromeliad
In Spanish
arce plateado
Bromeliad
In Greek
Silver Maple
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Bromeliad
In Polish
Silver Maple
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Bromeliales
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Bromeliad. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Bromeliad
Season and care of Silver Maple and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Bromeliad Physical Information
Silver Maple and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Bromeliad are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Silver Maple and Bromeliad
Care of Silver Maple and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.