Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Japanese Maple →

Benefits of Growing Japanese Maple →

Common Japanese Maple Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Japanese Maple →

Japanese Maple prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Japanese Maple Water Frequency →

Japanese Maple Root Rot →

Japanese Maple requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Japanese Maple Light Requirements →

Japanese Maple Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Japanese Maple is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Japanese Maple is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

When and How to Successfully Repot Japanese Maple →

What Are Healthy Japanese Maple Roots →

Japanese Maple grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Japanese Maple will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Japanese Maple Lifecycle →

Japanese Maple Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Japanese Maple →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Japanese Maple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Japanese Maple Temperature Tolerance →

Japanese Maple Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Japanese Maple →

When to Plant Japanese Maple →

How to Plant Japanese Maple →

Where to Plant Japanese Maple →

Winter Care for Japanese Maple →

Best Companion Plants for Japanese Maple →

Is Japanese Maple a Weed? →

Japanese Maple can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Japanese Maple →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Japanese Maple, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Japanese Maple →

What Eats Japanese Maple? →

• Drooping Japanese Maple Leaves →
• Japanese Maple Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Japanese Maple →
• Brown Spots on Japanese Maple →
• Japanese Maple Leaves Falling Over →
• Japanese Maple Leaves Curling →
• Japanese Maple Yellow Leaves →
• Japanese Maple Root Rot →
• Why Is My Japanese Maple Wilting? →