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Hi,

I was given a trident maple (TM) for a Christmas present about ten days ago. It has been left inside in a dark area and sprayed every day since. It looks sick! Most of the leaves have discoloured and a large number have fallen off.

I have moved the TM outside to give it some sunlight, it doesn't look any better.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Please see attached pics.

Bek

Why in a dark area?
here is a link to get you started.

I assumed it was an indoor plant and thought it would be ok to leave it in a room that doesn't get much sunlight. The instructions didn't say anything about sunlight.

The link you sent me said that it should be moved to full sunlight so I've done that.

Hi Rebekah,

First of all, welcome to the forum...so glad you could join us. Also, thanks for the great quality photos which really help us to help you.

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Ok Rebekah it seems as if that tree does not do well as an indoor plant, it is not getting enough light indoors and probably not enough fresh air, we humans do not realise but the insides of houses have a very dry air environment so plants struggle, it is also very warm inside. Some plants can grow indoors but some cant such as Maples. These trees need a proper dormancy period and they cannot have these indoors because it is constantly warm inside and the temperatures are changing too rapidly!

My advise to you would be to put the tree outside like you have done.. BUT, place the tree in a place in which it is shady the whole day but gets JUST a little light, the tree needs to adjust to the outdoors climate first, it cannot go from zero to hero in just a few days, that is why you have not seen an improvement on the tree yet either. Do not fertilise the tree as it is weak, and do not over water the tree but watch it to see if the soil is drying out, keep it at the perfect damp level but not too damp. It will probably take a few weeks for the tree to show signs of improvement but be patient, its hard i know but its worth it in the end, sorry for dictating so much haha! Good Luck! Hope this helped

Let me add to that, when i say shade the whole day i mean "dappled" shade, basically the light is shining on the tree but it has partial shade

Nicely said jon , I'm sure that will help Rebekah. I enjoyed air layering with you today

Hahaha yes Mark

I too am interested where you live that has Trident Maples in full green leaf at this time of year - I am quite jealous...

Anyway, I don't think your tree is stricken with any disease or pest problem if that's what you are concerned about. It sounds like it has struggled for sunlight, and the indoor environment has confused it somewhat. Maples are very hardy, and even through extreme shock may even drop all of their leaves, and then come back beautifully in the Spring. I think the advice here is well stated. It needs some moisture (not saturation!) and some sunlight. It also needs to experience the outdoor climate for a healthy dormancy cycle. Again - where or what zone do you live?