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How to Grow and Care for Bladder mallows

The bladder mallows thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it relatively low-maintenance. Key care points include ensuring consistent watering, especially during dry spells, and protecting it from frost to prevent damage. Its robust nature makes it an ideal choice for beginner gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Bladder mallows

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Bladder mallows

Bladdermallow

Bladdermallow (Herissantia crispa) is a tropical flowering plant found around the world, but which originally comes from the Americas. Its entire body to include the fruit is covered in small whitish hairs. That fruit takes the form of a ribbed air-filled bladder. In some places bladdermallow is considered a weed.

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