Reasons for Dry Leaf Edges on Red Maple Bonsai in Summer and Points to Note

The hottest summer is about to arrive, and people feel a bit hot and restless. Actually, it is not just people - plants are the same. During this period, plants are the hardest to care for, so many people are confused about what to do with their bonsai during this time. So today we will talk about some points to note for red maple bonsai in summer.

Red maple bonsai is loved by many people because its leaves turn a fiery red, making it a bonsai with extremely high ornamental value. Precisely because of this, we need to devote more time and energy to its care and management than to ordinary bonsai. And the most important thing, pruning, really tests our skill.

In summer, high temperatures and having to go outside and be scorched by the fiery sun are two things that give people a real headache. Facing high temperatures, especially when some regions reach 37 or 38 degrees, or even 40 degrees Celsius in summer, we need to do some cooling work, which can be a relatively shady place. As for the scorching sun, what we need to pay attention to here is that we must make sure to shade the bonsai and try not to let it be exposed to strong direct light for a long time.

In summer, water evaporates easily, so things suddenly become dry. We must give the red maple bonsai sufficient water to keep the potting soil moist. Of course, we cannot give it too much water either, because it is relatively drought-tolerant but not moisture-tolerant. If it is in a drought state for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off, while too much water will cause root rot and other such problems, so we must get the degree of watering right. Since we have mentioned watering, then fertilizing is inevitably also part of the process. We know that summer is a peak growing season, so between spring and summer before that, 2 to 3 applications of quick-acting fertilizer can be given, and then once midsummer arrives, just one more topdressing is enough. There is no need to worry too much about fertilizing.

Also, as we mentioned at the beginning, red maple bonsai, as a bonsai with such high ornamental value, is inevitably inseparable from pruning. Because of its high ornamental value, more attention will be focused on it, and we need to put more thought into the pruning process. Careful, meticulous and patient pruning is necessary, and we also need to prune it with a certain artistic quality. The former sets requirements for one's own pruning skills. If your own ability is insufficient, you can ask others for help, or follow certain reference materials. The latter sets certain requirements for personal aesthetics, and this point is especially important, as it will largely determine the level of the red maple bonsai.

For red maple bonsai care in summer, watering is the key! Dry leaf edges are all caused by lack of water. The techniques we talked about today for red maple bonsai to safely get through summer, as well as dry leaf edges, are basically related to the amount of watering. Getting watering right is crucial.