Mossy Spot
Japanese Maple 3

Solo maple in blue pot

Pre-Bonsai
Acquired
Mar 18, 2023
Training since
May 5, 2024
Origin
Apr 1, 2019
Provenance
cutting from 022.001-MapleJapanese

Seasonal Care — Mid Spring

watering
Maintain even moisture; soil warms—might need daily watering in pots.
fertilization
Feed every 2–3 weeks with balanced bonsai fertilizer.
bud shoot management
Trim long shoots after first flush to promote ramification.
pests disease
Monitor for caterpillars and scale insects.

Care History7 entries

Observation
Other — Relocated

Moved from hot courtyard to backyard

Moved from the courtyard to the new backyard bench

Bench
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Repot

Tiny sprouted seedling in pot of JapaneseMaple-002. Gave its own starter plastic pot.

Courtyard

Acer palmatum — Quick Reference

Placement
Partial shade to full sun
Watering
High
Repotting
Every 2-3 years
Pruning
Structural in early spring, maintenance through summer
Fertilization
Balanced
Wiring
Spring or Autumn

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