Abbott's Bushmallow
Taxonomy
Malacothamnus abbottii
Malacothamnus
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Abbott's Bushmallow
How often to water your Abbott's Bushmallow
every 9
Abbott's Bushmallow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Abbott's Bushmallow in your home
a window
Abbott's Bushmallow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Abbott's Bushmallow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Abbott's Bushmallow
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 Abbott's Bushmallow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Abbott's Bushmallow
Abbott's Bushmallow
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.