fringed poppy mallow
Also known as
fringed poppy mallow and winecup
Taxonomy
Callirhoe digitata
Callirhoe
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for fringed poppy mallow
Water
How often to water your fringed poppy mallow
every 9
fringed poppy mallow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
Light
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Finding light for fringed poppy mallow in your home
a window
fringed poppy mallow love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
fringed poppy mallow does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of fringed poppy mallow in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize fringed poppy mallow
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your fringed poppy mallow after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
fringed poppy mallow is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
fringed poppy mallow 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.
Sunlight Needs
fringed poppy mallow requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
fringed poppy mallow 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!
Fertilizer
fringed poppy mallow 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.
Growth Pattern
fringed poppy mallow grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
fringed poppy mallow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of fringed poppy mallow can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for fringed poppy mallow
fringed poppy mallow
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
