Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during cooler months or if the plant is in a dormant state.
Ensure good drainage to prevent excess moisture buildup.
Also known as Mallet · Mallet Bush · Woolly Corchorus
Corchorus hirsutus, commonly known as jackswitch, is a sprawling shrub native to the Americas, often found in disturbed areas and roadsides.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect sunlight
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-25°C. Avoid frost.
Light feeding
25% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
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 thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during cooler months or if the plant is in a dormant state.
Ensure good drainage to prevent excess moisture buildup.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Light pruning can be done anytime, while more significant pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take cuttings of about 10-15 cm length, dip the cut end in rooting hormone, and plant in moist, well-draining potting mix.
Keep the soil consistently moist and place in a warm location with bright, indirect light.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one with adequate drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growing season commences.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Jackswitch (Corchorus hirsutus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Corchorus |
| Species | Corchorus hirsutus |
Similar in genus Corchorus
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