Caring for the Little Mallow
For many girls, knowledge about the care of the Little Mallow, a houseplant, is essential. Let's dive into understanding its care together.
Caring for the Little Mallow is crucial as it grows rapidly, fears dryness, requires a large pot, and its leaves turn yellow irreversibly once they start to show symptoms. From my observations, it loves plenty of sunlight, except during summer, and it severely chases light, requiring constant adjustment of direction to prevent crooked growth. In summer, when it's hot, you can place it in a spot with bright light; mine has safely survived a summer placed on the balcony with scattered light at temperatures of 37/40 degrees. Of course, placing it on a south-facing balcony or window is even better.
In winter, when it's dormant, you can reduce watering slightly. When it's hot, you should water it once a day; if you forget, you'll see large patches of yellow leaves. Currently, the temperature here ranges from 26/33 degrees with direct sunlight, which can make it a bit hotter, so it needs to be watered once a day, and it must be watered thoroughly. The Little Mallow has a high chance of dying from water loss.
It's best to use soil with good drainage for the Little Mallow. If the soil has good drainage, excessive watering won't cause major issues. You can try mixing 50% garden soil with 50% of the nutrient-rich soil sold at flower markets, which also works well. That nutrient-rich soil is usually quite a large bag for just a few dozen dollars.
Bigger pots are better for the Little Mallow. I pruned it once in the late autumn, mainly trimming the longest parts. This is my own experience; I've cared for it this way, and it's only been a year, but it's still passable. Here's a comparison photo from one year:
Photo of the Little Mallow one year ago:
Photo of the Little Mallow after one year:
The above information about caring for the Little Mallow (based on a plant enthusiast's experience) is provided for your comprehensive understanding and reference!