How to tend a Malva moschata
Also known as: Malva laciniata Desr., Malva geraniifolia Gay & Gay, Malva geraniifolia J.Gay, Malva lamottei Jord. ex Nyman, Malva cordistipula Steud., Malva dethardingii Link ex Dethard., Malva orsiniana Ten., Malva tenuifolia Savi, Alcea pinnatifida Gilib., Bismalva laciniata Fourr., Bismalva moschata (L.) Medik., Malva moschata f. moschata , Malva moschata f. alba Moldenke, Malva moschata var. heterophylla Lej., Malva moschata var. laciniata Lej., Malva moschata var. integrifolia Lej., Malva alcea subsp. moschata (L.) Bonnier & Layens, Malva moschata subsp. orsiniana (Ten.) Arcang., Malva moschata var. intermedia Godr., Malva moschata var. ramondiana Godr., Malva moschata var. decalvata Johanss., Malva moschata f. subglabra Johanss.
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in summer to avoid root rots
Sunlight
Like adequate light, shade properly under summer strong light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove old, diseased, dead leaves and withered flowers timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Asia, Europe, North America
- Category
- Malvaceae, Malva
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- purple red, white
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