Mexican Bush Mallow
Taxonomy
Phymosia umbellata
Phymosia
Malvaceae
Malvales
How to care for Mexican Bush Mallow
Water
How often to water your Mexican Bush Mallow
every 9
Mexican Bush Mallow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Mexican Bush Mallow in your home
a window
Mexican Bush Mallow may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Mexican Bush 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mexican Bush Mallow after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mexican Bush Mallow
Mexican Bush Mallow
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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