Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
11-15
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Partial shade, Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
Sinningia
In German
Fireglow Maple
Sinningia
In French
fireglow Maple
Sinningia
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
Sinningia
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
Sinningia
In Polish
fireglow Klon
Sinningia
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Sinningia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Sinningia
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Fireglow Maple and Sinningia Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Sinningia are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Sinningia
Care of Fireglow Maple and Sinningia 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 Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.