Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Acer palmatum
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Asthma
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Fireglow Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In French
fireglow Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Guzmania
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Fireglow Maple and Guzmania Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Guzmania are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Guzmania
Care of Fireglow Maple and Guzmania 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 Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.