Indoor maple has little in common with the majestic maple species of our forests. Only the shape of the leaves in South American Abutilon species is reminiscent of sycamore, Norway or field maple. The lack of winter hardiness is compensated for by a never-ending flowering period. Tips on the location and care of room maples show what the beauty of the blossoms values.
The beautiful mallow is also called room maple
A bright, warm location is ideal
A window seat with mild sunshine in the morning or evening provides a tree maple with the perfect lighting conditions. The blazing midday sun, on the other hand, causes flowers and leaves to languish. A location on the south side of the house should therefore have the possibility of shading.
Abutilon species are not hardy, so their minimum temperature is 10 degrees Celsius. Pleasant temperatures of 19 to 24 degrees Celsius in summer and 12 to 15 degrees Celsius in winter are met with unreserved approval for flowering mallows.
Nursing requires only basic knowledge
Flowering mallow is the ideal plant for beginners. As the following care tips show, the bar is not high for a richly flowering maple tree:
- Keep the substrate constantly slightly moist without waterlogging
- Allow the soil to dry between waterings
- Cut back all shoots by a third in March
- After pruning, repot in fresh substrate
- Fertilize liquid every 14 days from April to September
The conditions during hibernation determine whether the flowering spectacle continues or whether your maple takes a winter break. In the dark location with temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, the plant sheds its flowers and leaves. In a bright place near a window at 15 to 18 degrees Celsius, a flower maple sees no reason to withdraw for the duration of the winter.
Moisture meter indicates need for watering
In winter, watering houseplants correctly is a particular challenge. Too wet is just as fatal as too dry. Long guesswork about the current watering needs of your maple is a thing of the past if you stick a moisture meter into the substrate.
tips
Lice don't give a damn whether they infest an imposing maple tree or a blossoming maple tree. Therefore, examine your garden maple and room maple equally for aphids. Find out about the pests in good time, fight the plague with soapy water made from 1 liter of water, 50 milliliters of soft soap (€44.90) and 1 teaspoon of spirit.