Mexican bush mallow
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A tropical evergreen shrub, up to around 3m high, with soft, lobed, grey-green leaves. Small clusters of bowl-shaped, bright red flowers are produced in summer; in a warm sheltered spot flowers may be produced almost all year round
Scientific classification
- Species
- Mexican bush mallow (Phymosia umbellata)
- Genus
- Phymosia
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Mexican bush mallow
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Mexican bush mallow
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Mexican bush mallow care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningMinimal pruning required; if grown under glass, restrictive pruning can be done in late winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings in late spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; in areas prone to hard frosts, grow under glass or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Will not tolerate strong winds or waterlogged soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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