Kankakee mallow

Kankakee mallow should be watered once every 7-10 days. The amount of water needed will vary depending on the size of the plant and the location of it, but a good rule of thumb is to water until the soil is lightly moist. If the soil is very dry, water more thoroughly and then allow the top soil to dry out slightly before the next watering. Over-watering can be damaging, so make sure to let the soil dry out a bit between waterings.

Kankakee mallow (Iliamna remota) thrives in bright, indirect sunlight for approximately 6-8 hours per day. This can be provided from morning to mid afternoon, or an equivalent of 8-10 hours of indirect light. It should be noted that this plant is native to the northern plains and is used to grassland and sometimes desert conditions, so it is able to tolerate full direct sunlight. That being said, it is best to cook splotches of direct sunlight, as continuous direct sunlight can harm the growth.

Pruning of Kankakee mallow (Iliamna remota) should be done in moderate or light pruning annually in late spring or early summer. Pruning should not exceed more than 25% of the stem growth. Pruning should be done by removing dead and diseased foliage, and branches that are not blooming properly. Removing some of the oldest flower stalks and the basal portions of the stems below the flowers will help to encourage new growth. Light headed pruning should be done to maintain an overall pleasing shape and size of the plant. To promote blooming, pinch the growing tips of the stem base before and after flowering. It is also important to remove any overly large leaves or branches to keep the plant in balance and ease the load on the root system.