So it thrives in the bucket

Choose your location wisely - this is what you should pay attention to

The most beautiful maple varieties for pot culture inspire with dark red or golden yellow, deeply slit decorative leaves. Unsuitable framework conditions at the site can significantly affect the splendor and even cause disease. So please place a maple in the bucket like this:

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

in the Penumbra fade the beautiful foliage colors. In the wind-exposed location, the leaves suffer from leaf tip drought. In blazing sunlight at midday in summer, leaf damage as a result of sunburn is inevitable.

Care in the pot - tips for the perfect wellness program

Moderation in the supply of water and nutrients has a beneficial effect on the splendid autumn colors. A pruning is only necessary if necessary. Well-designed winter protection is of fundamental importance. The following overview summarizes all important maintenance measures:

• Pour the maple into the pot when the substrate surface is noticeably dry
• Liquid every 4 weeks from April to July fertilize or uniquely organic Slow release fertilizer Administer from Oscorna
• Before the onset of winter, place the pot on wood, wrap it with foil and put a fleece cover over it

For slow-growing maple varieties in pots, you can confidently remove the topic of pruning from the maintenance program. With a speed of 5 to 10 cm, each growth is greeted with joy. Fast-growing varieties, on the other hand, tend to have sparse, spreading branches that are shaped by pruning. The best time is at the end of the winter rest. As long as you don't cut into the old wood, a maple will happily sprout again.