Plant Care Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'

Taxonomy

Acer davidii 'Madeline Spitta'
Acer
Sapindaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'

Water needs for Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'
0.5 cups
every 9

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' 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.


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' 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.


🪓 Soil

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' 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.


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' 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!


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

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 Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta', 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'

Snakebark Maple 'Madeline Spitta'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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