How to tend a Lavatera thuringiaca

Also known as: Olbia thuringica Medik., Lavatera thuringiaca L., Althaea thuringiaca Kuntze

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sufficient sunshine、cool and moist places

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply low concentration fertilizes with more times

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Mediterranean region
Category
Malvaceae, Lavatera
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-August
Flower colors
red, pink or white
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