Choosing the planter
In order for the Japanese maple to feel comfortable, it naturally needs the right planter. Make sure to choose not only a sufficiently deep one, but also a wide one. As a shallow root, the roots of the Japanese maple do not reach particularly deep, but rather grow in width. It also makes sense to choose a pot made of natural material (such as clay), as excess moisture can escape better from it. Waterlogging quickly forms in plastic tubs.
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The same applies to tub maples: they need a location that is comfortable for them. Whether this is in the direct sun or in the light Penumbra depends on the needs of the selected variety. In any case, the Japanese maple feels at home in a warm place protected from the wind, and you can always move plants that are kept in pots quickly.
Ensure good drainage
Although the Japanese maple needs a lot of water, it does not tolerate waterlogging at all. Therefore, you should definitely pay attention to very good drainage when planting:
- Choose a planter with a drain hole in the bottom.
- Do not place this directly on a coaster.
- Cover the hole with some potsherds to avoid silting up.
- As the bottom layer, fill several centimeters Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) O. ä. a.
- This is followed by a loose, with Clay granules offset substrate.
Naturally, a Japanese maple cultivated in a tub needs more care than a planted specimen. Pay particular attention to the following points:
- Water regularly.
- Carry out a finger test beforehand: the surface of the substrate should be dry.
- Water mornings and evenings on hot summer days.
- Every four weeks with a liquid fertilizer (e.g. B. Maple fertilizer) fertilize.
- Fertilization period between April and August
- Avoid pruning the maple in late autumn / winter
- Cut as little as possible.
Tips
Although the Japanese maple is hardy even in our latitudes, specimens kept in pots should be protected from frost - otherwise the roots could freeze to death.
