How much sunlight does my Horse-Apple need?

Horse-Apple 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 Horse-Apple?

Horse-Apple 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 Horse-Apple?

Horse-Apple is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Horse-Apple?

Horse-Apple 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.

Can Horse-Apple be grown outdoors?

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

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Horse-Apple

Q: Is Horse-Apple easy to care for?

Horse-Apple 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!

About Horse-Apple

Osage orange can reach heights of 70 ft. and ripen in September through October. The tree has a short trunk with a low, rounded, irregular crown, and stiff, spiny branches. It has naturalized in many areas of the eastern United States.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Maclura pomifera

Genus

Maclura

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Horse apple, Osage orange, Hedge apple, Bois d'arc, Bodark, Monkey ball, Monkey brains, Bow-wood, Yellow-wood and Mock orange

How to care for Horse-Apple

Water

How often to water your Horse-Apple

Horse-Apple 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

Check the growing potential in your area

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 Horse-Apple in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Horse-Apple: 1ft from a window

Horse-Apple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Horse-Apple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Horse-Apple in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Horse-Apple

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Horse-Apple: 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 Horse-Apple after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Horse-Apple 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!

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors