Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Acer palmatum
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-12
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, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
शतवेधी
In German
Fireglow Maple
Zitronengräser
In French
fireglow Maple
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Cymbopogon
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
lemongrass
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Cymbopogon
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Palczatka
In Latin
Viridis Maple
lemongrass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass
Care of Fireglow Maple and Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.