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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61619
Hi, I purchased this Japanese Maple last week from a nursery in Singapore (no seasons, high humidity and 30 degree weather all year round). From what I understand from the store, they don't have a specific species name - but I think it's an Acer Palmatum?

It was repotted at the Nursery, it gets direct morning sun for about 3-4 hours and watered every 1-1.5 days. A few days later I started noticing some brown spots on the leaves. *First photo was taken 1 week ago, following photos were taken yesterday.

The nursery told me to give bright sun throughout the day, and to water when dry (approx every 2 days).
Would appreciate the help! Any ideas?
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61620
Take it to the nursery, and ask them. Since it's anew purchase, maybe they can help.
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61627

Samantha wrote: Take it to the nursery, and ask them. Since it's anew purchase, maybe they can help.


Thanks for the reply! I have spoken to them already but they haven't given me a definitive answer, not the most helpful to be honest.
All they said is that they don't know the exact species name, and I can read online about how to take care of it.

They did say that giving it more sun will keep the leaves redder, but from what I'm reading online now - I'm starting to think the leaves may be sunburnt.
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61628
No they're not sun burnt, they need more sun. Give the sun a try.
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61659
Yes, it is Acer palmatum.

I am not sure if this species can survive in your climate. Please consult any local gardening group.
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61660
Not enough water, In that kind of temperature I am watering at least once if not twice a day
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61663

Tropfrog wrote: Yes, it is Acer palmatum.

I am not sure if this species can survive in your climate. Please consult any local gardening group.


Thanks for the reply! I have consulted with local group on Facebook, waiting on some confirmed feedback. However, I have seen many locals growing these in their homes, and they are also sold widely in Nurseries - so I assume they must be able to thrive (maybe not the most easily).
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m5eaygeoff wrote: Not enough water, In that kind of temperature I am watering at least once if not twice a day


Thanks for your reply! I'll try that out as well, I've also bought a moisture meter to kind of take away the guessing from the amount of watering to do.
However, it's really humid here around 70-80% humidity all year round.
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61666

illition wrote:

Tropfrog wrote: Yes, it is Acer palmatum.

I am not sure if this species can survive in your climate. Please consult any local gardening group.


Thanks for the reply! I have consulted with local group on Facebook, waiting on some confirmed feedback. However, I have seen many locals growing these in their homes, and they are also sold widely in Nurseries - so I assume they must be able to thrive (maybe not the most easily).


Dont grow Acer inside. That is a sure way to kill them.
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Posted 4 years 5 months ago #61668

Tropfrog wrote:

illition wrote:

Tropfrog wrote: Yes, it is Acer palmatum.

I am not sure if this species can survive in your climate. Please consult any local gardening group.


Thanks for the reply! I have consulted with local group on Facebook, waiting on some confirmed feedback. However, I have seen many locals growing these in their homes, and they are also sold widely in Nurseries - so I assume they must be able to thrive (maybe not the most easily).


Dont grow Acer inside. That is a sure way to kill them.



Sorry for the phrasing, I meant in their homes - but Outdoors. B)
I have bought some grow lights to supplement the light that my Acer Palmatum gets - and hopefully this will help.
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