Features
- Plant: red Japanese maple, Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'.
- Age: 7 years, Premium Collection.
- Approximate dimensions, including pot: width 26 cm, depth 24 cm, height 32 cm.
- Fast-growing deciduous tree: it loses its leaves in winter and displays bare, sculptural branches.
- Burgundy-purple foliage in spring and summer, flame orange in autumn.
- Outdoor plant: suitable for balconies, terraces, and gardens.
- Shapes and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly; the color and shape of the pot may differ from the photo.
How to care for it
Light
Keep it outdoors in a bright position, exposed to sunlight throughout the year, with partial shade during the hottest hours of summer: the most intense sunlight can cause leaf scorch.
Water
Water thoroughly and let the soil dry out between waterings: approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter. Check the soil moisture with your finger. During very hot and dry summers, you can mist the leaves, as maple also appreciates air humidity.
Temperature and humidity
The ideal temperature is between 10 and 25 °C; it tolerates temperatures from -10 °C to 30 °C. Ideal humidity is moderate, between 40% and 60%.
Fertilizer and soil
In spring and summer, fertilize every 30 days with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Use well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of around 5.5, such as a mixture of peat, sand, and potting soil, in a pot with good drainage.
Propagation
It is propagated by cuttings, taken in summer, or by grafting; the difficulty level is moderate.
Why choose it
- A four-season bonsai: the color of the leaves changes throughout the year.
- A 7-year-old Premium Collection specimen with a harmonious shape.
- Suitable for balconies, terraces, and gardens.
- A gift for anyone who loves bonsai and is looking for intensely colored foliage.
What you receive
- Approximate measurements, including pot: width 26 cm, depth 24 cm, height 32 cm.
Frequently asked questions
Can an Acer palmatum bonsai be kept indoors?
No: it is an outdoor tree that should be grown outdoors year-round on a balcony, terrace, or in a garden.
Why does it lose its leaves in winter?
It is a deciduous plant: it loses its leaves in winter and remains with bare branches, then produces burgundy-purple foliage again in spring.
How often should it be watered?
Approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter, watering thoroughly and allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What does momiji mean?
It is the Japanese name for the palmate maple and also refers to the change in leaf color in autumn.
