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
How often to water your Sycamore Maple
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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Sycamore Maple in your home
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 🏡.
How to fertilize Sycamore 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 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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Care Summary for 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.