Mallow trees are not hardy
Mallows Not only are they not hardy, they only thrive at relatively high temperatures. These should not drop below 18 degrees Celsius during the growth and flowering phase.
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If you care for the mallow trees on the terrace or in a sheltered place in the garden, you must always keep the temperatures in the eye keep.
Prepare slowly for winter quarters
- Pour less
- No more fertilizing
- Keep cool by the hour
- Check for pests
When summer draws to a close, it is time to prepare the mallow for wintering.
Fertilize Now do it less and less until the plant no longer receives any fertilizer. Also reduce watering so much that the root ball is only moderately moist.
Avoid strong temperature fluctuations
The Mallow does not like it when the ambient temperatures fluctuate strongly. Before autumn, you should first place the pot in a cooler place for hours and then for days.
This also applies if you take the plant out again in January Winter quarters to fetch. Here, too, the mallow should gradually get used to the new environment and the changed temperatures.
Cut back before moving into the house
Since the space is usually limited in winter quarters, you can use the mallow stronger beforehand cut. You can reduce it by half. The plant sprouts again in spring.
Check the leaves, especially the undersides of the leaves, for pests before hauling them in. If the Mallow is kept drier during the winter, it will spread Spider mites, Aphids and other pests.
It is better to cut off infected shoots generously so that they are not dragged into the house in the first place.
Tips
Mallow trees are quite sensitive when it comes to location. They like it warm and sunny, but cannot tolerate drafts and cold or too heavy rain. If they are cared for outside in summer, they should be covered if possible.
