How much sunlight does my Downy Hawthorn need?

Downy 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Downy Hawthorn?

Downy 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!

Should I fertilize my Downy Hawthorn?

Downy 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!

What is the growth pattern for Downy Hawthorn?

Downy Hawthorn grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Downy Hawthorn be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Downy Hawthorn can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Downy Hawthorn?

The seeds of Downy Hawthorn can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

Downy Hawthorn

Q: Is Downy Hawthorn easy to care for?

Downy Hawthorn is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Downy Hawthorn?

Downy 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.

About Downy Hawthorn

Downy 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.

Downy Hawthorn likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Downy Hawthorn belongs to the Crataegus genus, and is native to Eastern and Central North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Crataegus mollis

Genus

Crataegus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

downy hawthorn and red hawthorn

How to care for Downy Hawthorn

Water

How often to water your Downy Hawthorn

Downy 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

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Downy Hawthorn in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Downy Hawthorn: 1ft from a window

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

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

Downy Hawthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Downy Hawthorn

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Downy 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 Downy Hawthorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Downy Hawthorn is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation