Plant Care Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'

Taxonomy

Malus domestica 'Fair Maid of Devon'
Malus
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'

💦 Water

How often to water your Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'

Water needs for Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'
0.5 cups
every 9

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon': 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 Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' 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.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


🪴 Soil

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.


💩 Fertilizer

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' 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!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 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 Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon', 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 Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'

Apple 'Fair Maid of Devon'


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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