What type of soil should I use for my Chinese crab apple?

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.

Should I fertilize my Chinese crab apple?

Chinese crab apple 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!

Can Chinese crab apple be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Chinese crab apple can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Chinese crab apple

Q: How often should I water my Chinese crab apple?

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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Chinese crab apple need?

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 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Chinese crab apple

Chinese crab apple is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ 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

Scientific name

Malus hupehensis

Genus

Malus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

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

Chinese crab apple needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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.

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Finding light for Chinese crab apple in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chinese crab apple: 1ft from a window

Chinese crab apple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New Orleans, Louisiana ⛅.

Chinese crab apple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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