Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Acer saccharum
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Zuckerahorn
Igel Kaktus
In French
sucre d'érable
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Sugar Maple
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Echinopsis
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Echinopsis Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Echinopsis are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Sugar Maple and Echinopsis
Care of Sugar Maple and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.