Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Acer palmatum
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Water daily during 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Crossandra
In German
Fireglow Maple
Crossandra
In French
fireglow Maple
Crossandra
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Crossandra
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Crossandra
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Crossandra
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Crossandra
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Crossandra
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Crossandra Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Crossandra are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Crossandra
Care of Fireglow Maple and Crossandra 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 Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.