Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Africa
Types
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White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
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 for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Silver Maple
Sesame
In Hindi
Silver Maple
तिल
In German
Silver Maple
Sesam
In French
érable argenté
Sésame
In Spanish
arce plateado
Sésamo
In Greek
Silver Maple
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Sésamo
In Polish
Silver Maple
Sezam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asternae
Properties of Silver Maple and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Sesame. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Sesame 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 Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Sesame
Season and care of Silver Maple and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sesame season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Sesame Physical Information
Silver Maple and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Sesame are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color:
Care of Silver Maple and Sesame
Care of Silver Maple and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.