Plant Care Downy japanese maple

Downy japanese maple

Also known as

Fullmoon maple, Amur maple and Downy japanese-maple

Taxonomy

Acer japonicum
Acer
Sapindaceae
Sapindales

How to care for Downy japanese maple

💦 Water

How often to water your Downy japanese maple

Water needs for Downy japanese maple
0.5 cups
every 9

Downy japanese maple 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.

Calculate water needs of Downy japanese maple

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Downy japanese maple in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Downy japanese maple: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Downy japanese maple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Downy japanese maple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Downy japanese maple in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Downy japanese maple

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Downy japanese maple: 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 Downy japanese maple after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Downy japanese maple is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Downy 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Downy 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 🏡.

Downy japanese maple Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Downy 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.

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🪴 Soil

Downy 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.

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💩 Fertilizer

Downy 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!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Downy japanese maple grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Downy japanese maple Lifecycle →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Downy japanese maple can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Downy japanese maple →


🍂 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 Downy 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!


🧐 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 Downy japanese maple

Downy japanese maple

Downy japanese maple


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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