scarlet hawthorn
About scarlet hawthorn
scarlet hawthorn is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
scarlet hawthorn likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
scarlet hawthorn belongs to the Crataegus genus, and is native to Eastern North America.
Taxonomy
Crataegus coccinea
Crataegus
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for scarlet hawthorn
How often to water your scarlet hawthorn
every 9
scarlet 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for scarlet hawthorn in your home
a window
scarlet hawthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
scarlet hawthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize scarlet hawthorn
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 scarlet hawthorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for scarlet hawthorn
scarlet 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.