Malvaviscus arboreus

Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow, Sleeping Hibiscus, Mazapan
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Divine Help

The Mother’s Comment

Modest in appearance, powerful in action.

Colour

Bright red

Message of the Flower

Divine Solicitude

The Mother’s Comment

Always active, even when we do not perceive it.

Colour

Red

Message of the Flower

Divine Solicitude Rightly Understood

The Mother’s Comment

Let us understand and receive with gratitude this Divine Solicitude, so often misunderstood.

Colour

Pale pink

Family

Malvaceae

Cultivars

Not specifically mentioned

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

1-2 inches in length

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

5-petaled

Floral Symmetry

Slightly asymmetrical due to overlapping petals

Fragrance of Flower

Not fragrant

Leaf Texture

Slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a slight maroon tint on the underside

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub or small tree

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Blooms prolifically from late spring through fall

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Medium, prefers regular watering but is drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable

Temperature Ranges

Tolerant of a wide range, but not frost hardy

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Resistant to deer; susceptible to leaf spot

Pollinators

Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees

Habitat

Native to the American South, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators and habitat for wildlife

Quotations

Linked with various local legends and tales

Ornamental

Fruits used in local culinary practices

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not endangered

Endangered Status

Sensitive to cold; prefers consistent moisture levels

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