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

Watering

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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