How to grow and care for Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth., Greek Mallow, Dwarf checkermallow, False Mallow, Checker Mallow
Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth.
How often should I water?
check Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth. 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
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 Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth. 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 Sidalcea malviflora (DC.) A.Gray ex Benth. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malvales, Family: Malvaceae, Genus: Sidalcea, Species: Sidalcea malviflora
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial, Annual, Biennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Malvales |
Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Sidalcea |
Species | Sidalcea malviflora |
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