Chinese crab apple
About Chinese crab apple
Chinese crab apple is a super rare houseplant đż that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Chinese crab apple likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Malus hupehensis
Malus
Rosaceae
Rosales
Also known as
Chinese crab apple, Hupeh crab and tea crabapple
How to care for Chinese crab apple
Water
How often to water your Chinese crab apple
every 9
Chinese crab apple needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Jacksonville, Florida.
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
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.
Jacksonville, Florida
58% Medium
Finding light for Chinese crab apple in your home
a window
Chinese crab apple love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chinese crab apple does not tolerate low light đŤ.
Jacksonville, Florida currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light âď¸.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chinese crab apple
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chinese crab apple after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Chinese crab apple 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
Chinese crab apple requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Chinese crab apple 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
Chinese crab apple grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs 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
Chinese crab apple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Chinese crab apple
Chinese crab apple
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Jacksonville, Florida, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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