Seeds of the Khatmiya flower (Alcea rosea)

Common name: Khatmia flower Scientific name: alcea rosea Other names: Bama A perennial winter plant from the genus Malva of the Malvaceae family, exceeding one meter in height and can live for two years in cold regions. Its leaves are almost round, large like the palm, wild, rough, heart-shaped, with serrated edges, symmetrically arranged on the stem, and its roots are shallow, not exceeding 40 cm in depth, thin, and fleshy. Khatmia flower: Its flowers are large, double, multi-colored, 6 cm – 10 cm in size, blooming from December to May. Seeds of Khatmia flower: The seeds are inside cracked fruits, about 0.7 cm in size, dark in color. Season for germination of Khatmia flower: It is planted from the beginning of July until the end of September, and can also be cultivated year-round in cold areas, agricultural protected zones, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plant, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for Khatmia flower: Khatmia is a plant that needs sunny places, cultivated in fertile, well-drained soils. It tolerates frost and drought, and is watered regularly. Method of cultivating Khatmia flower: It propagates by seeds at a depth of 1 cm – 2 cm from the soil surface, and can be fertilized at least once during flowering. Its benefits and uses: Used for decoration, and its leaves have various medicinal uses. Original habitat of Khatmia flower: China, from where it spread to Europe in the 15th century, and its cultivation is widespread in many Arab countries.