Althaea pink seed

Common name: Marshmallow Pink Scientific name: Althaea pink Also called: Khatmiya, Hollyhock. Original habitat of the Marshmallow Pink plant: Its original habitat is China, some Asian countries, and some areas of the Arab world, and it is commonly used in gardens as decoration. Description of the Marshmallow Pink plant: The Marshmallow Pink 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, covering the stem with rough-haired hairs. The presence of the Marshmallow Pink in the garden can also attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Description of the Marshmallow Pink 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. Uses and benefits of the Marshmallow Pink plant: Cultivated to give 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. Treats some respiratory health issues, alleviates certain digestive disorders, and reduces swelling. Suitable climate for the Marshmallow Pink plant: It grows well in humid tropical and semi-humid climates. When planting the Marshmallow Pink, it can tolerate partial shade but prefers a warm, full sun position. Too much shade can cause the long 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 low-shade, dark, and moist locations. Sensitive to frost and drought. Suitable soil for the Marshmallow Pink plant: It grows in various fertile, well-drained, and aerated soils. It thrives in chalky, sandy, or clay soils. Avoid planting in moist winter soil. Propagation method of the Marshmallow Pink plant: By seeds. Planting time for the Marshmallow Pink plant: Seeds are planted in spring. Method of planting the Marshmallow Pink plant: It is preferable to plant each marshmallow seed about 1/4 inch deep and 18 to 20 inches apart in the garden, gently covering with soil. Use deep containers 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 Marshmallow Pink plant: Pink marshmallow does not require high fertilizers, but if you want it to grow and bloom more flowers, you can fertilize it appropriately. When sowing, 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.