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Low Mallow (Malva pusilla)

Malva pusilla, commonly known as Low Mallow, is a small, sprawling herbaceous plant with delicate, pale pink to white flowers, often found in disturbed soils and waste ar

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Temperature

Moderate

Thrives in average room temperatures; avoid extreme heat or cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Fertilize sparingly during the growing season; avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Althaea borealis (Wallman) Alef.
Malva borealis Wallman
Malva bracteata Rchb.
Malva crenata Kit.
Malva henningii Goldb.
Malva lignescens Iljin
Malva pseudoborealis Schur
Malva repens Gueldenst.
Malva rotundifolia L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyMalvaceae
  • genusMalva
  • speciesMalva pusilla
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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