Chaparral Mallow
Taxonomy
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Malacothamnus
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Chaparral Mallow
How often to water your Chaparral Mallow
Chaparral Mallow 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 Chaparral Mallow in your home
Chaparral Mallow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chaparral Mallow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chaparral Mallow in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Chaparral 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chaparral Mallow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Chaparral Mallow
Chaparral Mallow
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.