Pink Khatmiya seeds, wholesale line
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Product description
Common name: Marshmallow and Rose Althaea
Scientific name: Althaea pink
Also called: Khatmiyah, Hollyhock
Original habitat of the pink marshmallow plant:
Its original habitat is in China, some Asian countries, and some regions of the Arab world, and it is commonly used in gardens as an ornamental.
Description of the pink marshmallow plant:
The marshmallow plant is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae family, and it can grow to heights of two meters or more. Its leaves are large and round, covered with rough-textured hairs on the stem. The presence of the marshmallow in the garden can also attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Description of the marshmallow plant flower:
Large flowers with pink leaves at the base, slowly making their way up the stem and spreading slightly each time. Once the flowers are fully grown, they may open all at once to create beautiful columns of colors, ranging from yellow to pink to white and red, blooming throughout the year.
Uses and benefits of the pink marshmallow plant:
Cultivated to add a beautiful appearance to homes and gardens.
Its flowers are used to make a warm medicinal marshmallow tea drink.
This plant is applied topically to the skin to treat some skin problems.
Treating some health issues related to respiration, alleviating the severity of some digestive disorders, and reducing swelling.
Suitable climate for the pink marshmallow plant:
It grows well in humid tropical and semi-humid climates.
When planting the marshmallow plant, it can tolerate partial shade, but it prefers a warm, full sun position.
Too much shade will cause the tall marshmallow to fall, but very hot dry weather can cause the lower leaves to wilt and die, especially when exposed to intense sunlight.
This plant prefers shaded, dark, and humid locations.
It is sensitive to frost and drought.
Suitable soil for the pink marshmallow plant:
It grows in various fertile, well-drained, and ventilated soils.
It thrives in chalky, sandy, or clay soils.
Avoid planting in moist winter soil.
Propagation method of the pink marshmallow plant:
By seeds.
Planting time for the pink marshmallow plant:
Seeds are planted in spring.
Method of planting the pink marshmallow plant:
It is preferred to plant each marshmallow seed about 1/4 inch deep and 18 to 20 inches apart, lightly covering them with soil.
Use deep pots and plant them outdoors.
Seedlings can be placed outside after two to three weeks from the last frost.
Also, keep in mind that it may not bloom until its second year.
Fertilization method for the pink marshmallow plant:
The pink marshmallow does not require high fertilizers, but if you want it to grow and flower more, you can fertilize it appropriately.
When planting, add a suitable amount of organic base fertilizer to the soil to slowly and steadily release nutrients.
Then, during the seedling growth period, nitrogen fertilizers are used 2-3 times to promote healthy plant growth.





