White Althaea flower seeds

Common name: White Althaea Scientific name: Althaea Also known as: Khabiz - Sweet herb Althaea is a genus of plants 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 almost circular, large like a palm, rough, and wild, with a heart-shaped, serrated edge, symmetrically arranged on the stem. The roots are shallow, not exceeding 40 cm in depth, and are thin and fleshy. White Althaea flower: Its flowers are large, trumpet-shaped, white in color with a greenish center, ranging from 6 cm to 10 cm in size. It blooms after the winter frost period and continues blooming until the peak of summer heat. Seeds of the White Althaea flower: The seeds are inside cracked fruits approximately 0.5 cm in size and are black. Growing season for White Althaea flower: October or November, allowing it to grow a little and pass through the winter. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural greenhouses and enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, sunlight is accessible, or adequate lighting is available for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for White Althaea flower: Althaea plants need sunny locations and are cultivated in fertile, well-drained soils. They tolerate frost, drought, and moderate heat. They are watered regularly. Method of cultivating White Althaea flower: Propagated 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. Benefits and uses: Used for decoration, and Althaea flowers have medicinal uses. Original habitat of White Althaea flower: China and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Its cultivation is widespread in the Levant and many Arab countries.