How to grow African Mallow

Anisodontea julii

Full Sun
Medium

Although A. julii comes from a summer rainfall region, it grows equally well in winter rainfall regions, flowering in its first season¹. Plant in full sun in any soil, but for better results add compost and irrigate occasionally¹. Prune back about a third in autumn to keep them neat and pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushiness¹. Plants spread at the roots by producing suckers¹.

Growing African mallow from seed

Plants grown from seed may not resemble the parent exactly, as Anisodontea hybridizes freely¹.

Transplanting African mallow

Cuttings root easily and are useful if you want to maintain a particularly good form of plant.

How long does African mallow take to grow?

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African mallow Etymology

Anisodontea is derived from the Greek words aniso, meaning unequal and odon, meaning toothed and refers to the irregularly toothed leaves¹.

Other names for African mallow

Mountain mallow, Bergroos (afrikaans), Berg rose

Footnotes

¹ Mountain mallow on PlantzAfrica