How to grow and care for Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach, Maule's quince
Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Rosaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent except Antarctica, particularly in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
🌺 Flower
Most of the flowers are bisexual, meaning each flower contains both stamens and pistils.
water
How to water Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach
How often should I water?
check Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-17
-17~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Chaenomeles japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. ex Spach is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Rosaceae, Genus: Chaenomeles, Species: Chaenomeles japonica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Chaenomeles |
| Species | Chaenomeles japonica |
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