Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Asia
Types
Ophiopogon japonicus, Ophiopogon planiscapus
Acer palmatum
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OPHIOPOGON japonicus
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Mondo grass, lily turf, snakebeard
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Mondo Grass
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Mondo Grass
Fireglow Maple
In French
Mondo Grass
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Mondo Grass
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Mondo Grass
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Mondo Grass
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Mondo Grass
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mondo Grass is Loam and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Mondo Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 2.30 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Mondo Grass leaf color: Dark Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple
Care of Mondo Grass and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Mondo Grass 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.