anisodontea scabrosa

Rough-leaved anisodontea.

Care level

Easy

This cheerful shrub produces an endless stream of pink flowers that look like miniature hollyhocks dancing in the breeze. Unlike its more delicate relatives, it's incredibly drought-tolerant and keeps blooming even through hot summers, making it a reliable performer in both gardens and containers.

Care & maintenance

Light

Direct sunlight

Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.

Temperature

Wide range (7°C - 32°C)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Rapid growth

This plant grows rapidly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & self-pollinating

The anisodontea scabrosa can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.

Propagation methods

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