If the Japanese maple leaves its leaves drooping, there can be various reasons. We show why the plant can be damaged in this way and whether and how it is possible to bring it back to life.
Why does the Japanese maple droop its leaves?
Japanese maple leaves droop if it is affected by verticillium wilt, has been transplanted incorrectly or is waterlogged. Check these factors and act accordingly to save or prevent the plant.
Why does Japanese maple droop its leaves?
Reasons why the leaves of the Japanese maple are wilted and hang limply on the branches can be:
- Verticillium wilt: This disease is one of the most common for the Japanese maple, even branches that sprout normally will wilt in a very short time, apparently for no reason, and leave the leaves drooping
- incorrect transplanting: If Japanese maple is to be transplanted, it can take offense if too many roots are removed. Drooping leaves can be the result.
What can you do if you are infected with verticillium wilt?
If verticillium wilt is the reason for the maple's drooping leaves, then unfortunately the affected treecan no longer be saved The supply of water and nutrients is very limited fungus that causes infectious disease. In this case you must:
- remove and dispose of the plants
- replacing the floor
What is very typical of this disease is that it does not occur on the entire plant, but in many cases only partially.
What mistakes should be avoided when repotting?
If you want to replant a Japanese maple in another location, you should pay attention to the following things to avoid mistakes and thus limp leaves:
- the plantdo not transplant in summer transplant
- repot the maplenot without bales
- Do not water too much after repotting, as some roots have often been removed and the plant cannot absorb water in large quantities
After professional repotting, a Japanese maple can grow well again, whether in the garden or on the balcony.
Can waterlogging cause drooping leaves on maple trees?
Yes, the Japanese maple with the botanical name Acer palmatum can also let its leaves droop due to waterlogging. If it receives more water than the roots can absorb, there is a risk of rot. Then it only helps to generously remove therotten rootsand definitely usenew soil. This problem with drooping leaves is particularly common with Japanese maple as a bonsai and Japanese maple in a pot.
Tip
Always ensure drainage
So that the roots cannot rot and cause drooping leaves, Japanese maples should always be provided with adequate drainage. This is extremely important, especially for potted plants and bonsai.
