Colored Althaea flower seeds

Common name: Colored Khatmia flower Scientific name: Althaea Among its names: Khabeez - Sweet herb - Healing herb Khatmia is a plant genus belonging to the Malvaceae family and includes between six and twelve species. It is a tall plant ranging from 1.5 to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are roughly circular and large, about the size of a palm, with a rough, wild texture. They have a heart shape with serrated edges and are symmetrically arranged on the stem. The roots are shallow, not exceeding 40 cm in depth, and are thin and fleshy. Khatmia flower: Its flowers are large trumpet-shaped, with colors ranging from pink and red to white. Their size ranges from 6 cm to 10 cm. They bloom after the winter frost period and continue blooming until the intense heat of summer. Khatmia seed: Its seeds are inside cracked fruits about 0.5 cm in size and are black. Khatmia planting season: October or November to allow it to grow a little and pass through the winter. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, and sunlight or adequate lighting is available for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for Khatmia: Khatmia is a plant that needs sunny places. It is cultivated in fertile, well-drained soils. It tolerates frost, drought, and moderate heat. It is watered regularly. How to cultivate Khatmia: It propagates by seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once during flowering. Its benefits and uses: Used for decoration, and Khatmia flowers have medicinal uses. Original habitat of Khatmia: China and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Its cultivation is widespread in the Levant and many Arab countries.