Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Acer palmatum
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Fireglow Maple
Kakaopflanze
In French
fireglow Maple
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
planta del cacao
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
planta do cacau
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Cocos herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Aceraceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant
Care of Fireglow Maple and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.