Plant Care Sycamore Maple

Sycamore Maple

About Sycamore Maple

Sycamore Maple is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Sycamore Maple likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Sycamore Maple belongs to the Acer genus, and is native to Northwest and Central Europe and Western Asia.

⚠️ Sycamore Maple is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Acer pseudoplatanus
Acer
Sapindaceae
Sapindales

Also known as

Sycamore

How to care for Sycamore Maple

💦 Water

How often to water your Sycamore Maple

Water needs for Sycamore Maple
0.5 cups
every 9

Sycamore 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 Sycamore Maple

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Sycamore Maple in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sycamore Maple: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Sycamore Maple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Sycamore Maple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sycamore Maple in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Sycamore Maple

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sycamore 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 Sycamore Maple after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Sycamore Maple is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Common Sycamore Maple Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Sycamore 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.

Sycamore Maple Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Sycamore 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Sycamore Maple is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Sycamore Maple is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Sycamore Maple Edible? →

Sycamore Maple Toxicity to Cats →

Sycamore Maple Toxicity to Dogs →

Sycamore Maple Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Sycamore 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.

What Are Healthy Sycamore Maple Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Sycamore 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!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Sycamore Maple grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Sycamore Maple Lifecycle →

Sycamore Maple Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sycamore Maple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Sycamore Maple Hardiness Zones →

Is Sycamore Maple a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

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


🍂 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore Maple

Sycamore Maple

Sycamore 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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