Glandular mallow Plant Care
Acaulimalva glandulifera Krapov.
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With its large, heart-shaped leaves covered in soft, glandular hairs, this plant originates from the Mediterranean region. Its unique foliage and rare availability make it highly sought after by plant collectors looking for a distinctive addition to their collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Glandular mallow?
Water Glandular mallow every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60°F (16°C) and above and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Glandular mallow?
Glandular mallow (Acaulimalva glandulifera) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Acaulimalva genus. Glandular mallow is native to Mediterranean region.
Glandular mallow displays a low mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Glandular mallow produces small, colorful cup-shaped flowers in clusters.
How Often Should You Water a Glandular mallow?
Acaulimalva glandulifera requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Glandular mallow Need?
Glandular mallow thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Glandular mallow Prefer?
Acaulimalva glandulifera grows best at temperatures of 60°F. Glandular mallow prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Glandular mallow?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Glandular mallow to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Glandular mallow?
Feed Glandular mallow every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Glandular mallow?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Glandular mallow?
Glandular mallow can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mountain mallow plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Glandular mallow Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Glandular mallow, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Glandular mallow?
Glandular mallow is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Glandular mallow is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Acaulimalva genus — compare its care with other Acaulimalva species on PlantoScan.
Acaulimalva is part of the Malvaceae plant family — browse all Malvaceae genera and species.
Glandular mallow thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Acaulimalva glandulifera Krapov., family Malvaceae (first published in Bonplandia (Corrientes) 15: 103 (2006)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Glandular mallow, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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