Jute Mallow
Corchorus olitorius
An upright herbaceous plant featuring alternate, serrated leaves with prominent veins and small yellowish flowers.
- Light
- Full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Water
- Moderate watering requirements; keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Growth
- An erect herbaceous annual plant growing up to 1.5 to 2 meters in height with a moderate growth rate.
Care instructions
Provide full sun exposure, keep the soil consistently moist with regular watering, and use well-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Moderate watering requirements; keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Thrives in fertile, loamy soil with good drainage and a neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9 to 11, grown as an annual in cooler temperate regions.
Growth habit
An erect herbaceous annual plant growing up to 1.5 to 2 meters in height with a moderate growth rate.
Bloom season
Summer to early autumn, producing small, solitary yellow flowers.
Propagation
Propagated easily from seeds sown directly in warm soil after the last frost date.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to aphids and leaf-spot fungi, which can be managed by ensuring proper air circulation and using appropriate horticultural treatments.
Similar species
Corchorus capsularis, which can be distinguished by its globular seed pods compared to the elongated capsules of Corchorus olitorius.