Narrowleaf False Mallow
Taxonomy
Malvastrum lineare
Malvastrum
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Narrowleaf False Mallow
How often to water your Narrowleaf False Mallow
every 9
Narrowleaf False 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 Narrowleaf False Mallow in your home
a window
Narrowleaf False Mallow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Narrowleaf False Mallow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Narrowleaf False 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 Narrowleaf False Mallow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Narrowleaf False Mallow
Narrowleaf False 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.