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How to grow and care for Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid., Hedge, Monkey Brains, Mock-Orange, Monkey ball, Hedge apple

Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct

16C° ~24C°

Every 10 days

Water

How to water Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid.

How often should I water?

check Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. 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.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. need?

Bright direct

Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. 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!

20K~

20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-17

-17~35℃

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Maclura pomifera (Raf. ex Sarg.) C.K.Schneid. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity