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California Mountain Maple

About California Mountain Maple

California Mountain Maple is a super rare 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.

California Mountain 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.

California Mountain Maple belongs to the Acer genus, and is native to Western North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Acer glabrum

Genus

Acer

Family

Sapindaceae

Order

Sapindales

Also known as

Douglas' maple, New Mexico maple, Rocky Mountain maple, Sierra maple, dwarf maple, mountain maple and western mountain maple

How to care for California Mountain Maple

💦 Water

How often to water your California Mountain Maple

California Mountain 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 California Mountain Maple in your home

California Mountain Maple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

California Mountain Maple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize California Mountain Maple

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

California Mountain Maple is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

California Mountain 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

California Mountain 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

California Mountain 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.

🪴 Soil

California Mountain 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

California Mountain 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

California Mountain Maple grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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California Mountain Maple Size Guide →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
California Mountain Maple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of California Mountain 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 California Mountain 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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