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Acer palmatum
The quintessential deciduous bonsai, showcasing all four seasons — spring green, summer foliage, autumn color, winter silhouette. Fine ramification and small leaves are the hallmarks.
Acer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese maple, palmate maple, or smooth Japanese maple, is a species of woody plant native to Korea, Japan, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia. Many different cultivars of this maple have been selected and they are grown worldwide for their large variety of attractive forms, leaf shapes, and spectacular colors.
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Origem
Korea, Japan, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia
Expectativa de vida
100+ years (30+ as bonsai)
Tamanho
10-60cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-15〜30℃
Organic fertilizer: light in spring, generous in fall
Partial shade ideal. Midsummer direct sun causes leaf scorch
Full defoliation in June produces smaller second leaves and better fall color
Loves water but watch for root rot. Water twice daily in summer
Thick branch cuts heal poorly. Plan styling early in development
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Japanese Maple é -15〜30℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Japanese Maple é 100+ years (30+ as bonsai). Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Japanese Maple normalmente atinge 10-60cm (bonsai size) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Japanese Maple se alimenta de: Organic fertilizer: light in spring, generous in fall. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Japanese Maple varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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