How to grow and care for Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh.
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Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
15C° ~25C°
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 Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh.
How often should I water?
check Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh. 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 Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh. need?

Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh. at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh. 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 Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Rosaceae, Genus: Malus, Species: Malus prunifolia
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Habitat | Asia |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Rosales |
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Malus |
Species | Malus prunifolia |
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