Acerum Red Wine

Red maple, a lot of oriental flavor

Also known as Red Wine, the red palmetto maple is one of the most scenic varieties ever for the bonsamic field. It has a refined foliage with serrated edges which is bright red in color and then turns green from spring to late summer. In autumn, finally, the bright red recovers, which in the areas of origin creates real patches of vegetation that leave those who look at them ecstatic.
It is part of the large family of palmate weeds, which in Asian countries and in particular in Japan represent a real point of reference.
The bonsai of red maple has an erect bearing extended towards the summit; it is a plant that must be subjected to some important treatments to better vegetate and maintain its splendid appearance: it must be positioned outside, in a bright area (like a balcony or terrace), but trying to repair it from strong currents of air or direct sunlight. If it is very cold, it must be protected: it suffers if the temperatures fall below 10 ° C. A red bonsai maple needs a slightly acid and well drained soil: the ideal is a mix of universal soil with sand and Akadama.
The Red Wine palmetto maple needs to be irrigated if the soil is almost dry (in summer even every day if the temperatures are high). It may be useful to spray the foliage with a sprayer. It should be fertilized throughout the vegetative period with slow release fertilizer for bonsai, rich in Potassium, Magnesium and Nitrogen.
Following these directions, your maple bonsai will fill your autumn with a bright red and will bring a delicate oriental atmosphere to your apartment!