Water
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as Sida cordifolia is susceptible to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Bala · Broombush · Country-Mallow
'ilima (Sida cordifolia) is a flowering plant known for its yellow-orange flowers, traditionally used in lei making and for its medicinal properties in Hawaiian culture.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, but can tolerate some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as Sida cordifolia is susceptible to root rot. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pinch back young stems to promote branching.
Light pruning can be done year-round, with heavier pruning in early spring before new growth begins.
Sida cordifolia can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. Sow seeds indoors in spring or directly outdoors after the last frost.
Take stem cuttings from healthy plants in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-draining medium.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound, typically in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of ‘ilima (Sida cordifolia)
Where ‘ilima (Sida cordifolia) 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 | Sida |
| Species | Sida cordifolia |
Similar in genus Sida
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