Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Eastern Asia
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
False Aralia
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Aralia
Fireglow मेपल
In German
falsch Aralia
Fireglow Maple
In French
faux Aralia
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
fireglow Klon
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Viridis Maple
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Araliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of False Aralia and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of False Aralia and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
False Aralia and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of False Aralia and Fireglow Maple
Care of False Aralia and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.