What is Musk Mallow?
Mallow is a permanent plant that is part of the plant family Malvaceae . It is originally from Europe and was later introduced to North America. Musk Mallow is equipped with erect stem and pink flowers. It is commonly grown on flower beds or pots. This plant is susceptible to leaf spot and resin, which are diseases of mold.
Scientiftyly, Musk Mallow is known as Malva Moschaata . There are several varieties of this kind, including the album and Appleblossom and varieties differ in the color of flowers from the main species. For example, albums produce flowers that are white, while Appleblossom has a light pink flower.
Mallow grows in the northwest and northeast corners of the US and Canada. It is considered to be weeds and usually occurs along roads or railways. The plant also grows in dry, grassy fields and old gardens.50 cm). The leaves vary in appearance depending on where they are located. The leaves are rounded at the base of the stemMCO leaves closer to the top of the stem are divided into several gears. The leaves are green throughout the year and emit muscle aroma when crushing.
flowers consist of five pink petals that are arranged as a plate. Each petal is triangular and the whole flower has a diameter of about 2 inches (5 cm). They are usually formed in clusters at the end of long stems of flowers. If the flower is attached to the stem in the leaf node, then it appears individually. Flowers usually bloom from June to September.
M Mallow is promoted seeds. If it is introduced into a new area, the plant becomes invasive and can overcome local plants. In general, it is recommended to mow plants before the seeds ripen to prevent overgrowth.
When growing musk, m just an ornamental value, it is also recommended to plant in a well -drainage soil. Can tolerate different types of soil, including sandy, clay andclay. Soil pH may also vary because the musk's keel can happen in acidic and alkaline conditions.
Some problems to be careful about include Leaf stain, which is identified by brown or black spots on the leaves. Rust is another problem that affects this plant and causes orange spots on the leaves. Both are caused by a fungus and both infections can be reduced by the use of fungicides.