How to grow and care for Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray, Apricot mallow, Apricot globe-mallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray
How often should I water?
check Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray 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 Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray 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
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray 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 Sphaeralcea ambigua A.Gray is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Malvales, Family: Malvaceae, Genus: Sphaeralcea, Species: Sphaeralcea ambigua
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Sphaeralcea |
| Species | Sphaeralcea ambigua |
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