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Drummond's Maple

5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

About Drummond's Maple

Drummond's Maple is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy 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.

Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and having large, lush leaves with a whopping 327 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Drummond's 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.

Drummond's Maple belongs to the Acer genus, and is native to Newfoundland to Florida, west to Minnesotam Oklahomam and Texas.

⚠️ Drummond's Maple is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Acer rubrum

Genus

Acer

Family

Sapindaceae

Order

Sapindales

Also known as

Red maple, Swamp, Water and Soft maple

How to care for Drummond's Maple

💦 Water

How often to water your Drummond's Maple

Drummond's 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Drummond's Maple in your home

Drummond's Maple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Drummond's Maple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Drummond's Maple

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Drummond's Maple is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Drummond's 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

Drummond's 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Drummond's Maple is not safe to consume. 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🪴 Soil

Drummond's 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

Drummond's 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Drummond's Maple →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Drummond's Maple will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Drummond's Maple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

How to Propagate Drummond's 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 Drummond's 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.

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Care Summary for Drummond's Maple

Drummond's 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.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 1

Large, lush leaves 1

Easy to propagate 1

Survivor 1

Blooms easily 1

Browns easily 1

Pest magnet 1

@Teeg

5 Plants

123 XP

08/02/2021

well i bought a daisy at my local supermarket for 76p thinking they would grow easily alas they needed vegetables and carbohydrates and whipped cream with chocolate- very disappointed

they are pet friendly . very

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Blooms easily

Browns easily

Pest magnet