Japanese red maple cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Soil: Japanese red maple prefers slightly acidic flower soil with good air permeability and drainage. Such soil is conducive to the growth of its roots. Watering: When watering, follow the method of seeing dry and then wet. Sunlight: During the growth period, it needs enough exposure to light, and its color will be brighter when maintained in a sunny location. Temperature: The optimal maintenance temperature is around 20°C. In winter, it needs to be kept at around 0°C to avoid being unable to survive the winter safely.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Japanese red maple is more suitable for growing in soil with good drainage. Soft soil is very beneficial to the respiration and growth of roots. The soil prepared for it is preferably slightly acidic, and try not to use alkaline soil.

2. Watering: When watering it, try to water it according to the principle of seeing dry and wet. It has a certain drought tolerance. It doesn’t matter if you water it less at ordinary times, but in the end It is best not to let water accumulate in the flower pot.

3. Sunshine: Give it regular maintenance. It has sufficient light, and under good lighting conditions, the color of its leaves will be more vivid. If it is midday in summer, it is best to provide it with proper shade to avoid sunlight exposure to the leaves.

4. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for its growth is about 20℃, and it has certain cold resistance. But in winter, it is best to move it indoors for maintenance, and the temperature must be kept at least above 0°C to survive the winter safely.

2. Breeding skills

1. Pruning: It needs to be pruned during its growth period. The main purpose of pruning is to cut off diseased branches and dead branches to avoid infection of other branches and make the plant healthier. Secondly, it can have a better plant shape and improve its ornamental value.

2. Planting: When first planting, you need to spray water from time to time to moisturize. And it needs to be maintained in a semi-shady position for a few days, and then it can be cultivated in the sun after the leaves grow. After all its leaves have unfolded, you need to apply a diluted (nitrogen fertilizer) liquid fertilizer.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Powdery mildew: Various problems will inevitably occur during maintenance, among which powdery mildew is relatively common. The occurrence of this disease is generally the result of maintenance in a location with poor ventilation conditions, and timely use of drugs is required for prevention and treatment.

2. Pests: The more common ones are scale insects, heart borers, aphids, etc. If found in time, you can use a toothbrush to scrub and remove the eggs. If it is serious when discovered, pesticides will need to be sprayed.

4. Other issues

1. Can it be cultivated indoors: Japanese red maple can be cultivated indoors. During its growth period, it needs to be maintained in a location with good lighting conditions. When the sun is too hot in summer, it needs to be temporarily moved to a shady location.

2. Is it toxic? Japanese red maple is not toxic. It has high ornamental value and the leaves are very beautiful in color. It is very suitable for planting at home and can be used for decoration in the living room.

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