Kankakee Globe Mallow Plant Care
Iliamna remota Greene
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Iliamna remota, commonly known as the Kankakee mallow, is an endangered species of flowering plant in the mallow family. It is endemic to a single location, the 700-metre-long (2,300 ft) Langham Island in Kankakee River State Park, in the US state of Illinois.
Every 5–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Kankakee Globe Mallow?
Water Kankakee Globe Mallow every 5–7 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.
Where Is the Kankakee Globe Mallow Native To?
What Is the Kankakee Globe Mallow?
Kankakee Globe Mallow (Iliamna remota) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Iliamna genus. Kankakee Globe Mallow is native to a single location, the 700-metre-long (2,300 ft) Langham Island in Kankakee River State Park, in the US state of Illinois. Kankakee Globe Mallow is also known as Globe Mallow.
Kankakee Globe Mallow displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Kankakee Globe Mallow produces showy pink or white hibiscus-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Kankakee Globe Mallow?
Iliamna remota requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Kankakee Globe Mallow Need?
Kankakee Globe Mallow thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Kankakee Globe Mallow Prefer?
Iliamna remota grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Kankakee Globe Mallow prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Kankakee Globe Mallow?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Kankakee Globe Mallow to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Kankakee Globe Mallow?
Feed Kankakee Globe Mallow 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
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How Do You Repot a Kankakee Globe 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 Kankakee Globe Mallow?
Kankakee Globe Mallow can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to baker's globemallow plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Kankakee Globe Mallow Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Kankakee Globe 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 Kankakee Globe Mallow?
Kankakee Globe 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Kankakee Globe Mallow Need?
Kankakee Globe Mallow grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Kankakee Globe Mallow is native to a single location, the 700-metre-long (2,300 ft) Langham Island in Kankakee River State Park, in the US state of Illinois. In cooler regions, grow Kankakee Globe Mallow as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Kankakee Globe 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 Iliamna genus — compare its care with other Iliamna species on PlantoScan.
Iliamna is part of the Malvaceae plant family — browse all Malvaceae genera and species.
Kankakee Globe Mallow thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Iliamna remota Greene, family Malvaceae (first published in Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 1: 206 (1906)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Kankakee Globe 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.
- 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.
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