How much sunlight does my Hollyhock need?

Hollyhock requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Hollyhock toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Hollyhock is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

What type of soil should I use for my Hollyhock?

Hollyhock does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Hollyhock?

Hollyhock is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Can Hollyhock be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Hollyhock can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Hollyhock easy to care for?

Hollyhock is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Hollyhock?

Hollyhock prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Common hollyhock

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Alcea rosea

Genus

Alcea

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for Hollyhock

Water

How often to water your Hollyhock

Hollyhock needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Columbia, South Carolina

38% Low

Finding light for Hollyhock in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hollyhock: 1ft from a window

Hollyhock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Columbia, South Carolina ⛅.

Hollyhock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Hollyhock

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hollyhock: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hollyhock after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Hollyhock is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors

Care Summary for Hollyhock

Hollyhock

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on your location in Columbia, South Carolina, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 2

Large, lush leaves 1

Pest magnet 1

Browns easily 1

Fast grower 1

@Bouncerdjwife

4 Plants

92 XP

06/19/2021

This takes between 2-3 years from seed to flower. Will grow wide before tall. Can survive high temperatures of heat and cold winters. Mine is in 9b lows of 30° and highs 115°+ temps.
Flowers are vibrant and beautiful.

Survivor