Bladder mallows (Herissantia)

Bladder mallows

Bladder mallows are five species of annual and perennial herbs with trailing stems and bladderlike fruits. They are native to the tropical and warm temperate Americas.

Scientific classification

Genus

Bladder mallows (Herissantia)

Family

Mallow

Order

Mallows, rock-roses, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

Images of Bladder mallows

Species

Bladdermallow

Care Guide for Bladder mallows

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Bladder mallows thrives in humid, moist conditions, preferring consistent hydration without waterlogging. It is moderately drought-tolerant, flourishing with evenly damp soil and requiring weekly watering. Adapted to outdoor environments, bladder mallows benefits from regions with regular rainfall cycles.

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