Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LOBELIA cardinalis
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Cardinal Flower
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Cardinal Flower
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Cardinal Flower
Fireglow Maple
In French
Cardinal Flower
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Cardinal Flower
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Cardinal Flower
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Cardinal Flower
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Cardinalis Flower
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Fireglow Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardinal Flower is Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple
Care of Cardinal Flower and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.