Plant Care Cheeseweed Mallow

Cheeseweed Mallow

About Cheeseweed Mallow

Cheeseweed Mallow is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Cheeseweed Mallow likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Malva parviflora
Malva
Malvaceae
Malvales

Also known as

Egyptian mallow, Least Mallow, Small-flowered mallow and cheeseweed

How to care for Cheeseweed Mallow

💦 Water

How often to water your Cheeseweed Mallow

Water needs for Cheeseweed Mallow
0.5 cups
every 9

Cheeseweed 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 Cheeseweed Mallow

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cheeseweed Mallow in your home

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

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

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

Cheeseweed Mallow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cheeseweed Mallow

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Cheeseweed 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.

Cheeseweed Mallow Water Frequency →

Cheeseweed Mallow Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cheeseweed 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 🏡.

Cheeseweed Mallow Light Requirements →

Cheeseweed Mallow Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cheeseweed 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

Cheeseweed 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.

Cheeseweed Mallow Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Cheeseweed 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 Cheeseweed Mallow →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cheeseweed Mallow →


💩 Fertilizer

Cheeseweed 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 Cheeseweed Mallow →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cheeseweed Mallow can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cheeseweed Mallow Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Cheeseweed 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 Cheeseweed Mallow

Cheeseweed Mallow

Cheeseweed 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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