Granny Smith

Granny Smith prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Granny Smith Water Frequency →

Granny Smith Root Rot →

Granny Smith requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Granny Smith Light Requirements →

Granny Smith Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Granny Smith is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Granny Smith is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Granny Smith →

Best Pots for Granny Smith →

When and How to Successfully Repot Granny Smith →

What Are Healthy Granny Smith Roots →

Granny Smith grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Granny Smith →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Granny Smith can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Granny Smith Temperature Tolerance →

Granny Smith Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Granny Smith →

When to Plant Granny Smith →

How to Plant Granny Smith →

Where to Plant Granny Smith →

Winter Care for Granny Smith →

Best Companion Plants for Granny Smith →

Is Granny Smith a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Granny Smith, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Granny Smith →

What Eats Granny Smith? →

• Drooping Granny Smith Leaves →
• Granny Smith Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Granny Smith →
• Brown Spots on Granny Smith →
• Granny Smith Leaves Falling Over →
• Granny Smith Leaves Curling →
• Granny Smith Yellow Leaves →
• Granny Smith Root Rot →
• Why Is My Granny Smith Wilting? →