Washington hawthorn
Also known as
Washington hawthorn and Washington thorn
Taxonomy
Crataegus phaenopyrum
Crataegus
Rosaceae
Rosales
How to care for Washington hawthorn
How often to water your Washington hawthorn
every 9
Washington hawthorn 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
Finding light for Washington hawthorn in your home
a window
Washington hawthorn love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Washington hawthorn does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Washington hawthorn in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Washington hawthorn
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 Washington hawthorn after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Washington hawthorn
Washington hawthorn
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.