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Siberian crab (Malus baccata) Care Guide
Care guide for Siberian crab: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Алёна Осипова · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Siberian crab is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-65%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~4.6 m (15.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Altay, Amur, Assam, Buryatiya, China North-Central, Chita.
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