Water
Water cheeseweed mallow regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Also known as Alkali Mallow · Cheeseweed · Country Mallow
Cheeseweed mallow (Malva parviflora) is a fast-growing annual with small, pale pink to purplish flowers and distinctive disc-shaped fruits resembling cheese wheels.
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 for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Can tolerate cooler and warmer conditions.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding; prefers average soil and can be harmed by over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water cheeseweed mallow regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for established plants.
Pruning is generally not essential for cheeseweed mallow, as it tends to maintain a manageable size. However, light pruning can be done to shape the plant, remove dead or damaged stems, or to encourage bushier growth.
Pinching back the tips can also promote flowering.
Cheeseweed mallow is easily propagated from seed. Sow seeds directly into the garden in spring after the last frost, or start them indoors a few weeks prior.
Cuttings can also be taken from healthy stems and rooted in moist soil or water.
Repotting is rarely necessary for cheeseweed mallow, as it is often grown as an annual or can self-seed readily. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot it into a slightly larger container in the spring before new growth begins.
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Where Cheeseweed Mallow (Malva parviflora) 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 | Malva |
| Species | Malva parviflora |
Similar in genus Malva
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