Water
Water Alcea dissecta regularly during the growing season, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Alcea dissecta is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to parts of Europe and Asia.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C during the growing season.
Light
25% intensity
Feed monthly during growth with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Alcea dissecta regularly during the growing season, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding. In late autumn or early spring, prune back dead or damaged stems to the ground.
This helps maintain plant health and encourages vigorous new growth.
Alcea dissecta can be propagated by seed sown in early spring or autumn. Young plants can also be divided in spring. Layering is another method, where a low-growing stem is bent down and covered with soil to root.
Young plants may benefit from repotting annually or biennially into slightly larger containers. Established plants generally do not require frequent repotting and prefer to be slightly root-bound.
Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Alcea Dissecta (Alcea dissecta) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Alcea |
| Species | Alcea dissecta |
Similar in genus Alcea
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