Japanese Maple cultivation
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The Japanese Maple is a deciduous small tree or shrub. This article mainly focuses on the pot cultivation precautions of Japanese Maple. With a long history of cultivation, numerous cultivated varieties have been developed: 'Red Dance Princess', 'Katsura', 'Dancing Peacock', 'Purple Elegance', 'Inaba Weeping Branch', 'Orange Dream', 'Crimson Queen', 'Golden Full Moon', 'Red Mirror' are all very famous varieties.
When potting Japanese Maple, we should pay attention to the following:
1. For the potting of red maple, a cultivating soil mixed with decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and a small amount of river sand can be used, with a base fertilizer added (rhododendron special medium soil can also be used directly).
2. As its root system has a strong extension ability, a deeper container should be chosen.
3. Place it in a well-lit and ventilated area, and spray a little water on the leaf surface in the morning.
4. Japanese Maple prefers a moist environment during growth, but not too much. It is better to keep the potting soil moist frequently, which is conducive to maintaining the beautiful tree posture.
5. During the growing period, place it in an outdoor, windward, and sunny area, and move it to a semi-shaded area in summer to avoid strong sunlight exposure.
6. Japanese Maple has a certain cold resistance, but in northern regions, it needs to be moved indoors after winter to prevent freezing.
7. Generally, every 1-2 years, change to a slightly larger pot before the buds start to germinate in early spring. Large seedlings can be directly rooted and repotted.
8. The common diseases and pests of Japanese Maple are powdery mildew and longicorn beetles. Once found, appropriate measures should be taken for timely prevention and control to prevent them from spreading.
Key points for daily maintenance of Japanese Maple cultivation:
1. Japanese Maple prefers a cool and humid climate and is shade-tolerant.
2. It grows strong and fast in loose and fertile soil with good drainage. Pay attention to prevent sunburn in summer and avoid scorching.
3. For grafted Japanese Maple, remove the germinated buds from the rootstock in time and loosen the binding at the right time.
4. After defoliation in winter is the best time for transplanting and cultivating. Spacing the plants properly can improve ventilation and light conditions, promoting growth.
5. Frequent application of thin fertilizer is required in daily management and maintenance, with an increase in phosphorus and potassium fertilizers and controlling the application of nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise the leaves tend to become green.
The above is the related explanation of Japanese Maple cultivation (pot cultivation technical points), hoping to bring a little help to your life!