Plant Care Tree Mallow

Tree Mallow

Also known as

Lavatera arborea and Malva eriocalyx

Taxonomy

Malva arborea
Malva
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Tree Mallow

💦 Water

How often to water your Tree Mallow

Water needs for Tree Mallow
0.5 cups
every 9

Tree Mallow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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.

Calculate water needs of Tree Mallow

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Tree Mallow in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tree Mallow: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Tree Mallow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tree Mallow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tree Mallow in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tree Mallow

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tree Mallow: 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 Tree Mallow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Tree 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.

Tree Mallow Water Frequency →

Tree Mallow Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tree Mallow 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 🏡.

Tree Mallow Light Requirements →

Tree Mallow Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tree Mallow 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.


💨 Humidity

Tree Mallow doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Tree Mallow Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Tree 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!

Best Soil Mix for Tree Mallow →

When and How to Successfully Repot Tree Mallow →

What Are Healthy Tree Mallow Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Tree Mallow should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Tree Mallow →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Tree Mallow grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Tree Mallow Lifecycle →

Tree Mallow Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Tree Mallow →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tree Mallow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Tree Mallow Temperature Tolerance →

Tree Mallow Hardiness Zones →

Is Tree Mallow a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Tree Mallow can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Tree Mallow →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Tree Mallow, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Tree Mallow

Tree Mallow

Tree Mallow


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.

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