Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Texas
Types
Acer palmatum
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Mexican primrose
In German
Fireglow Maple
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
fireglow Maple
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Aceraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose
Care of Fireglow Maple and Mexican primrose 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 primrose pruning is done 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.