tree mallow

Tree mallow should be watered once a week to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water the plant deeply, giving it an inch or 2 of water, and then wait and make sure the water has completely soaked into the soil before watering again. During hot weather, it may require more frequent watering, such as twice a week. Also, tree mallow should never be water logged, so if you notice any standing water, reduce the frequency of watering.

Tree mallow (Lavatera trimestris) thrives best in full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Tree mallow should get sun during the morning and early afternoon for the maximum amount of benefit. During the summer, tree mallow may need more shade during the heat of the day to prevent wilting and sunburn. During fall and winter, tree mallow benefits from less shade, allowing more sunlight in as the days become colder and shorter. Tree mallow should be given appropriate protection from strong winds and rains, which can damage its delicate stems and leaves.

Tree mallow (Lavatera trimestris) should be pruned in early to mid-summer, once the plant has finished flowering. Pruning should be light, removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches and cutting back any unruly growth or overcrowding. This will help keep the tree mallow looking neat and encourage new flower production. To ensure healthy growth, avoid pruning more than 1-third of the plant’s stems and branches at 1 time. Additionally, it is valuable to remove spent blooms from the plant regularly to encourage further blooming.