How much sunlight does my Lavatera assurgentiflora need?

Lavatera assurgentiflora 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Lavatera assurgentiflora?

Lavatera assurgentiflora 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 Lavatera assurgentiflora?

Lavatera assurgentiflora 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.

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Q: How often should I water my Lavatera assurgentiflora?

Lavatera assurgentiflora 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.

Also known as

Lavatera assurgentiflora, island mallow, mission mallow, royal mallow, malva rosa island mallow, island tree mallow and malva rosa

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Malva assurgentiflora

Genus

Malva

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for Lavatera assurgentiflora

Water

How often to water your Lavatera assurgentiflora

Lavatera assurgentiflora 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.