Let me tell you about how to care for a red maple盆栽 and the maintenance points of the red maple in the aspect of green plants and flowers. Next, let's get to know together.
Red maple has very beautiful branches and leaves, and when the temperature drops in autumn, the leaves will gradually turn deep red, which is especially beautiful and full of festivity. Therefore, many friends with yards like to plant a red maple in a corner of the yard. Of course, if you don't have a yard, you can also raise a red maple盆景, which is also very beautiful.
Now it has entered autumn, and after a while, when the weather cools down and the day-night temperature difference increases, its leaves will become more and more red, making it highly ornamental. So, how should you care for the red maple after entering autumn to make the plant's leaves more red and festive?
1. Supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in autumn
For the maple trees at home, it is necessary to supplement nutrition regularly at different growth stages. In spring, from March to April, when the plants start to sprout and grow new leaves, it is necessary to supplement more nitrogen fertilizers to promote leaf growth. You can apply a thin fertilizer every half month or so, and water it with some fermented cake fertilizer. Or you can directly apply some slow-release fertilizers, which eliminates the need for frequent fertilization.
By August and September, as the temperature drops, its leaves will soon start to turn red. At this time, you can supplement it with 1-2 times of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, applying once every half month, which can make the leaf color more vibrant.
How to care for a red maple盆栽
2. Increase sunlight exposure
Red maple likes semi-shade and is afraid of direct sunlight. In the vigorous growth period of spring, you can place it in a sunny area to allow the plant to grow branches and leaves quickly. After entering summer, as the intensity of sunlight increases, you should move the盆栽 to a shaded environment for maintenance. Placing it in direct sunlight can easily burn the leaves, causing them to dry and scorch.
In autumn, if you want to make the maple leaves turn red earlier, you should let it receive some sunlight frequently to make its leaves change quickly. In autumn, just place the red maple in a place with scattered light. Although direct sunlight can make the leaves red faster, it can also speed up leaf maturation, leading to premature defoliation. In a scattered light environment, the duration of red leaves is longer.
3. Keep the potting soil slightly moist
In summer, many friends who raise red maples have reported that the leaves tend to have dry tips, which is mainly due to the high temperature, the overly dry air environment, and the hot wind, which can cause continuous dry tip leaves. You should place it in a shaded area and frequently spray water on the plant to increase the humidity of the air environment.
In autumn, the plant enters a new period of vigorous growth, and the noon hours are still quite hot with strong sunlight. At this time, you should not let the soil become too dry. Keep the potting soil slightly moist and frequently spray water on the branches and leaves to increase humidity.
Now it is after the beginning of autumn, and the temperature in the morning and evening is also getting cooler. The red maple盆景 at home can also start to supplement some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers and gradually increase sunlight exposure. After a while, its leaves will slowly turn into a bright red color, which is especially beautiful and festive.
The above is the complete introduction on how to care for a red maple盆栽 and the maintenance points of the red maple. I hope it can be helpful to you. Finally, don't forget to visit the Green Plant Enthusiast website for more gardening experience and knowledge!