Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Fireglow Maple
In French
Guzmania lingulata
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Guzmania and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Guzmania and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Guzmania and Fireglow Maple
Care of Guzmania and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and 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. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.