If you are on the lookout for maple species for pot cultivation, look out for slotted maple (Acer palmatum), also known as Japanese Japanese maple. Of course, the picturesque ornamental trees quickly become offended if their wishes in terms of location and care are not taken into account. In this way, the Asian beauties remain in favor of you.

Not all maple varieties thrive in pots

Choose your location carefully - you should pay attention to this

The loveliest maple varieties for pot cultivation inspire with dark red or golden-yellow, deeply slit ornamental leaves. Unsuitable framework conditions at the site can significantly spoil the splendor and even cause diseases. Please place a maple in the bucket like this:

  • Sunny to shady location with at least 6 hours of sunshine daily
  • Possibility of shading in the blazing midday sun in summer
  • Sheltered from the wind and yet surrounded by air

In partial shade, the beautiful foliage colors fade. At wind-exposed locations, the leaves suffer from leaf tip drought. In the blazing sun at midday in summer, damage to the leaves as a result of sunburn is inevitable.

Care in the pot - tips for the perfect feel-good program

Moderation in the water and nutrient supply has a beneficial effect on the magnificent autumn colours. A pruning is only necessary if necessary. Well thought-out winter protection is of fundamental importance. The following overview summarizes all important care measures:

  • Pour the maple in the pot when the substrate surface is noticeably dry
  • Fertilize liquid every 4 weeks from April to July or apply a one-time organic long-term fertilizer from Oscorna
  • Before winter sets in, place the pot on wood, wrap it in foil and put a fleece hood over it

For slow-growing maple varieties in pots, you can safely remove the issue of pruning from the care program. With a speed of 5 to 10 cm, every increase is welcomed with joy. Fast-growing varieties, on the other hand, tend to have sparse, sprawling branching that is brought into shape with pruning. The best time is at the end of the hibernation period. As long as you don't cut into the old wood, a maple will happily sprout again.

tips

As an Asian maple species, slotted maple is particularly susceptible to frost damage when thriving in pots. If your space allows, add the delicate shrubs. In a bright, frost-free winter quarters at a maximum of 5 degrees Celsius, care is limited to occasional watering so that the soil does not dry out.

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