Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Cold Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Trident Maple
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Earth Star
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Erdstern
In French
Trident Maple
Terre étoile
In Spanish
arce de Trident
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
Trident Maple
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Trident klon
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Trident Maple
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Bromeliales
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Earth Star
Season and care of Trident Maple and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Earth Star is while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Earth Star is .
Trident Maple and Earth Star Physical Information
Trident Maple and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Earth Star are as follows:
Care of Trident Maple and Earth Star
Care of Trident Maple and Earth Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.