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How to grow and care for Malva sylvestris L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Malva sylvestris L., Tall Mallow, Cheese Flower, Hock Herb, Maws, High mallow, Marsh mallow

Malva sylvestris L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Botany Encyclopedia

Genus : Malva

🔖 Care Tips

In Korea, seeds are typically sown between April and June, and harvested between May and July. You can harvest about 30-40 days after sowing. Sow seeds 2-3 cm apart, and thin them to 10 cm apart once they sprout and true leaves appear. For harvesting, you can pull the plant out entirely, but if you cut the stem at the base, it will regrow in 2-3 weeks, allowing for multiple harvests.

🏝️ Habitat Conditions

This plant grows in subtropical regions of Asia and Southern Europe. It thrives in warm, sunny locations.

🪨 Soil Mix

When planting in the yard, ensure proper drainage to prevent water pooling. It's best to plant in well-draining soil. A common soil mix includes 40% potting soil, 20% bark, 20% leaf mold, 10% perlite, and 10% charcoal, but this can vary based on conditions. This plant adapts well to various soils and grows well in most types.

🌡️ Environment

Keep the temperature between 14-23°C.

☀️ Light

Plants grow better with more light. If there is a lack of light, they may not bloom.

💧 Water

If planted in the yard, this plant is drought-tolerant and grows well without frequent watering. However, if the soil becomes too dry, it's good to water it. If planted in a pot, water it when the soil dries out.

🌱 Propagate

It typically propagates through seeds. Although its lifespan is short, about 2-3 years, it can continuously propagate in the same area, allowing it to be seen in the yard regularly.

💊 Fertilize

Fertilizer is not needed in large amounts, but using it according to the recommended dosage from spring to summer can promote more vigorous growth.

🌺 Flower

The blooming period is from spring to fall, with peak blooming in June and July, typically lasting 2-5 days. However, this plant continues to flower throughout the summer.

😵 Toxicity

Non-toxic and safe for pets and children.

water

How to water Malva sylvestris L.

How often should I water?

check Malva sylvestris L. Every 7 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 Malva sylvestris L. need?

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Bright direct light

Grow light

Light preference

Malva sylvestris L. likes Bright direct 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!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~35℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Malva sylvestris L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Malva sylvestris L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

Collective Knowhow

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Malva sylvestris L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malvales, Family: Malvaceae, Genus: Malva, Species: Malva sylvestris

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial, Biennial, Annual
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalvales
FamilyMalvaceae
GenusMalva
SpeciesMalva sylvestris

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