Himalayan Quince Plant
Cydonia oblonga, or Himalayan Quince, is a hardy tree growing 3-5m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal properties.
Habit
Tree
Height
2.0-3.0
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained Clay Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Himalayas
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Mediterranean
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
40% Loam, 30% Sand, 30% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Compost
Watering
Infrequent watering
Plant Weight
0.8-1.5
Flowering Time
Spring to Early Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.2
Soil EC
0.4-0.8
Yield Per Plant
5-8 kg per plant
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
Health Benefits
Digestive, High in Vitamin C
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot, Fruit Rot.
White powdery patches on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold underneath, Brown or black spots on leaves, Soft, decaying fruit.
Apply sulfur-based sprays, Insecticidal soap, Neem oil, improve air circulation, Prune affected areas, remove affected fruit.
Fungicides containing sulfur, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Copper-based fungicides.