Plant Care Fireberry Hawthorn

Fireberry Hawthorn

Also known as

fireberry hawthorn and goldenberry hawthorn

Taxonomy

Crataegus chrysocarpa
Crataegus
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Fireberry Hawthorn

💦 Water

How often to water your Fireberry Hawthorn

Water needs for Fireberry Hawthorn
0.5 cups
every 9

Fireberry Hawthorn needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Fireberry Hawthorn

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fireberry Hawthorn in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fireberry Hawthorn: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Fireberry Hawthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Fireberry Hawthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fireberry Hawthorn in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fireberry Hawthorn

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fireberry Hawthorn: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fireberry Hawthorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Fireberry Hawthorn 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.

Fireberry Hawthorn Water Frequency →

Fireberry Hawthorn Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fireberry Hawthorn 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 🏡.

Fireberry Hawthorn Light Requirements →

Fireberry Hawthorn Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fireberry Hawthorn is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Fireberry Hawthorn Toxicity to Cats →

Fireberry Hawthorn Toxicity to Dogs →

Fireberry Hawthorn Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Fireberry Hawthorn does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Fireberry Hawthorn →

When and How to Successfully Repot Fireberry Hawthorn →


💩 Fertilizer

Fireberry Hawthorn 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 Fireberry Hawthorn →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fireberry Hawthorn will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune Fireberry Hawthorn →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fireberry Hawthorn can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Fireberry Hawthorn Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Fireberry Hawthorn, 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Fireberry Hawthorn

Fireberry Hawthorn

Fireberry Hawthorn


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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