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

How often to water your Downy japanese maple

every 9
Downy japanese maple needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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

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Finding light for Downy japanese maple in your home

a window
Downy japanese maple love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Downy japanese maple does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Downy japanese maple in your home š”.

How to fertilize Downy japanese maple

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 itās 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 yearāwhichever comes first.

Downy japanese maple is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
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.
Fertilizer
Downy japanese maple grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Downy japanese maple grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Downy japanese maple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
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.
Care Summary for Downy japanese maple
Downy japanese maple
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
