Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Silver Maple
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Moonflower
In German
Silver Maple
Monet
In French
érable argenté
Monet
In Spanish
arce plateado
Monet
In Greek
Silver Maple
Μονέ
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Monet
In Polish
Silver Maple
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Aceraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Silver Maple and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Moonflower. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Moonflower 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 Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Moonflower
Season and care of Silver Maple and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Maple and Moonflower Physical Information
Silver Maple and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Moonflower are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Moonflower
Care of Silver Maple and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.