Bonsai Acer palmatum atropurpureum (Japanese Maple)

Situation: Outside all year round. Protect from the intense midday sun.

Irrigation: abundantly in summer and moderately in winter. In summer, if the weather is dry, we will spray the leaves with water, since it needs some environmental humidity at that time

Curiosities: Its name in Japanese is "momiji"; the same word is used to designate the color of fall.

FAMILY

Aceraceae

SUBSCRIBER

Spring and fall

TRANSPLANT

Every two years, at the beginning of spring bud break.

SUBSTRATUM

100% Akadama, or mixed with 20% volcanic gravel.

PRUNING

Pruning, early spring.

GRIPPING

The pinching is done throughout the spring, with the tips of the fingers, the incipient bud is pointed out before it lengthens, leaving the first two leaves. If it has been lengthened, count up to that first couple of leaves.

WIRING

Spring.

* Observations: The shape and measurements of the bonsai are approximate. The color and shape of the pot may vary from the one in the photo. Remember that a bonsai is a living being, that is why the images that appear are representative.