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Description
Sphaeralcea Fendleri, commonly known as Fendler’s globemallow, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. The flowers are small and orange in color, blooming from April to June. The leaves are green and have a fuzzy texture.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Sphaeralcea |
Appearance
Sphaeralcea Fendleri has a bushy and compact growth habit. The leaves are alternate, simple, and lobed. They are green and have a fuzzy texture. The flowers are small, orange, and cup-shaped. They bloom in clusters from April to June. The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.
Care Guide
- Water: Sphaeralcea Fendleri is drought-tolerant and can survive on little water. Water the plant when the top inch of the soil is dry.
- Fertilization: The plant does not require regular fertilization. However, you can fertilize it once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Soil: The plant prefers well-drained soil. It can grow in a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
- Sunlight: Sphaeralcea Fendleri prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade.
- Hardiness Zones: The plant can grow in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Sphaeralcea Fendleri is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to spider mites, aphids, and leaf spot. To prevent these problems, keep the plant well-watered and remove any infected leaves.
Habitat
Sphaeralcea Fendleri is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in various habitats, including dry slopes, rocky areas, and desert grasslands.
Question and Answer
- What is the common name of Sphaeralcea Fendleri?
The common name of Sphaeralcea Fendleri is Fendler’s globemallow. - What are the flowers of Sphaeralcea Fendleri like?
The flowers of Sphaeralcea Fendleri are small, orange, and cup-shaped. - What is the hardiness zone for Sphaeralcea Fendleri?
Sphaeralcea Fendleri can grow in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. - What are the common pests and diseases that affect Sphaeralcea Fendleri?
Sphaeralcea Fendleri can be susceptible to spider mites, aphids, and leaf spot.
Related Plants
- Sphaeralcea ambigua
- Sphaeralcea angustifolia
- Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia
- Sphaeralcea incana
- Sphaeralcea munroana
References
- “Sphaeralcea fendleri.” Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The University of Texas at Austin. Accessed 27 August 2021. https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SPFE
- “Sphaeralcea fendleri.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 27 August 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e968
- “Sphaeralcea fendleri.” Arizona State University School of Life Sciences. Accessed 27 August 2021. https://bioweb.bio.asu.edu/plant-profile/sphaeralcea-fendleri
