Island Mallow

Island 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.

Island Mallow Water Frequency →

Island Mallow Root Rot →

Island 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 🏡.

Island Mallow Light Requirements →

Island Mallow Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Island 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.

Island Mallow Toxicity to Cats →

Island Mallow Toxicity to Dogs →

Island Mallow Toxicity to Humans →

Island 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.

Island Mallow Humidity Needs →

Island 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 Island Mallow →

When and How to Successfully Repot Island Mallow →

Island 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 Island Mallow →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Island Mallow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Island Mallow Temperature Tolerance →

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 Island 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Island Mallow →
• Drooping Island Mallow Leaves →
• Island Mallow Dropping Leaves →
• Island Mallow Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Island Mallow →
• Brown Spots on Island Mallow →
• Island Mallow Leaves Falling Over →
• Island Mallow Leaves Curling →
• Island Mallow Yellow Leaves →
• Island Mallow Root Rot →