Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates
  
Riverbanks, Stream side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
  
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Improve hair condition
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
  
Tonic, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
  
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
  
ACER macrophyllum
  
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
  
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
  
In Hindi
Dendrobium
  
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
  
In German
Dendrobium
  
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
  
In French
Dendrobium
  
Grande feuille Érable
  
In Spanish
dendrobium
  
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
  
In Greek
Dendrobium
  
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
  
In Portuguese
dendrobium
  
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
  
In Polish
Dendrobium
  
Duży liść klonowy
  
In Latin
dendrobium
  
Big Maple folia ligni
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Dendrobium
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Podochileae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available