Carolina Bristlemallow
Also known as
American-mallow, Carolina modiola, Carolina-mallow, bristly-fruit-mallow, creeping-mallow, red-flower creeping-mallow, red-flower-mallow, wheel-mallow and Bristly-fruited Mallow
Taxonomy
Modiola caroliniana
Modiola
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Carolina Bristlemallow
Water
How often to water your Carolina Bristlemallow
every 9
Carolina Bristlemallow 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Carolina Bristlemallow in your home
a window
Carolina Bristlemallow may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Carolina Bristlemallow
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 Carolina Bristlemallow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Carolina Bristlemallow 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.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Carolina Bristlemallow will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Care Summary for Carolina Bristlemallow
Carolina Bristlemallow
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft 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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