How much sunlight does my Flowering Quince need?

Flowering Quince 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 Flowering Quince?

Flowering Quince 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 Flowering Quince?

Flowering Quince should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Flowering Quince?

Flowering Quince grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Flowering Quince be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Flowering Quince can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Flowering Quince?

Flowering Quince can be propagated by the stem method . To propagate: Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges. To get the cutting to root, you can either: Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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Q: Is Flowering Quince easy to care for?

Flowering Quince is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Flowering Quince?

Flowering Quince 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.

Also known as

Chaenomeles speciosa, Chaenomeles speciosa, Chaenomeles speciosa, flowering quince, Chinese quince, Japanese quince, zhou pi mugua and Chaenomeles speciosa

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Chaenomeles lagenaria

Genus

Chaenomeles

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Flowering Quince

Water

How often to water your Flowering Quince

Flowering Quince 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.