Alcea grossheimii Plant Care
Alcea grossheimii Iljin
Updated · Sources · How we source care data
Alcea tabrisiana is a species of flowering plant in the hollyhock genus Alcea, family Malvaceae. It is native to Turkey, the Transcaucasus, and Iran.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Alcea grossheimii?
Water Alcea grossheimii 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Alcea grossheimii?
Alcea grossheimii (Alcea grossheimii) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Alcea genus. Alcea grossheimii is native to Turkey, the Transcaucasus, and Iran.
Alcea grossheimii displays a tall, upright biennial or perennial growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Alcea grossheimii produces large, showy blooms in various colors like pink, purple, yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Alcea grossheimii?
Alcea grossheimii 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 Alcea grossheimii Need?
Alcea grossheimii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Alcea grossheimii Prefer?
Alcea grossheimii grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Alcea grossheimii prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Alcea grossheimii?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Alcea grossheimii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Alcea grossheimii?
Feed Alcea grossheimii every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Alcea grossheimii?
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 Alcea grossheimii?
Alcea grossheimii can be propagated through seeds, division of rootball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alcea digitata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Alcea grossheimii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Alcea grossheimii, 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 Alcea grossheimii?
Alcea grossheimii is susceptible to aphids, japanese beetles, caterpillars. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Alcea grossheimii Need?
Alcea grossheimii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Alcea grossheimii is native to Turkey, the Transcaucasus, and Iran. In cooler regions, grow Alcea grossheimii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Alcea grossheimii 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 Alcea genus — compare its care with other Alcea species on PlantoScan.
Alcea is part of the Malvaceae plant family — browse all Malvaceae genera and species.
Alcea grossheimii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Alcea Species
Other Alcea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Alcea grossheimii Iljin, family Malvaceae (first published in Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 15: 40 (1949)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Alcea grossheimii, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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.
Spotted a mistake? Email info@upvision.media with the page link — we check and correct reported errors.
Identify Plants Like the
Alcea grossheimii Instantly
Scan any plant with your phone camera and get instant ID, care tips, water and fertilizer reminders, and health checks — all in one app.
Free
to download
iOS & Android
platforms
Light & dark
mode
100,000+
species