Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Common Name
Silver Maple
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Hydrangea
In German
Silver Maple
Hortensie
In French
érable argenté
Hortensia
In Spanish
arce plateado
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver Maple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silver Maple
Hortensja
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Sky Plant
Season and care of Silver Maple and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sky Plant is while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sky Plant is .
Silver Maple and Sky Plant Physical Information
Silver Maple and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Sky Plant are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Sky Plant flower color: White and Violet
- Sky Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Pink and Silver
Care of Silver Maple and Sky Plant
Care of Silver Maple and Sky Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.