Malva nicaeensis | Bull Mallow, Cheeseweed | Various
Malva nicaeensis belongs to the plant family MALVACE and Genus Malva This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Malva nicaeensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Malva nicaeensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Malva nicaeensis bull mallow,cheeseweed attracts butterflies
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Malva nicaeensis is a host plant for the painted lady butterfly as well as the West Coast lady butterfly and the gray hairstreak butterfly and the common checkered skipper butterfly.
"Common butterflies of California", Bob Stewart, West Coast Lady Press, Patagonia Arizona, 1998.