Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Acer palmatum
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
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
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Water carefully
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Fireglow मेपल
रो अंजीर
In German
Fireglow Maple
Birkenfeige
In French
fireglow Maple
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Fireglow arce
higo llorón
In Greek
Fireglow Maple
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Fireglow bordo
chorando fig
In Polish
fireglow Klon
płacz rys
In Latin
Viridis Maple
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig
Care of Fireglow Maple and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.