How to tend a Malope trifida
Also known as: Malope ciliata F.Dietr., Malope grandiflora C.Morren, Malope malacoides var. trifida (Cav.) Paol., Malope trifida var. grandiflora Paxton, Malope malacoides prol. trifida
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Need keep soil moisture high but not saturated
Sunlight
Like sunshine
Soil
Sandy loam
Fertilizer
When planting, use base fertilizers with phosphorus potassium, apply compound fertilizers with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium once every half month, avoid to apply nitrgen-based fertilizers only
Pruning
Remove central buds in growing season to promote branching
About this plant
- Origin
- Spain, North Africa
- Category
- Malvaceae, Malope
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-June
- Flower colors
- red, purple red
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