Apple
Malus domestica · Apples · Rose family
Also known as: Orchard Apple · Domestic Apple
Medium200–500cmNot pet-safeEdible
Apple care at a glance
Apple (Malus domestica) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Apple
Possible pests on Apple include Codling moth and Aphids. Common diseases include Apple scab and Fire blight. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Cedar apple rust. Apple is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Codling moth Medium
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Apple scab High
- Fire blight High
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Cedar apple rust Medium
Toxicity
- Cyanogenic glycosides High
Weather
- Late frost damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Apple
- Which pests affect Apple?
- Possible pests on Apple include Codling moth and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Apple?
- Common diseases include Apple scab and Fire blight. Also possible: Powdery mildew and Cedar apple rust.
- Is Apple toxic to cats and dogs?
- Apple is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Apple need?
- Apple has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Apple need?
- Apple prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Apple frost-hardy?
- Apple is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Apple?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.