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Siberian apricot (Prunus armeniaca) Care Guide

Care guide for Siberian apricot: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Siberian apricot

📷 Юрий Данилевский (Yuriy Danilevsky) · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Siberian apricot is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

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.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~4.6 m (15.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, Inner Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.