Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Acer palmatum
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-12
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, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Fireglow Maple
Mexican Bambus
In French
fireglow Maple
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
bambú mexicana
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Mexicanus Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican Bamboo 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 Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.