The Ultimate Guide to Growing Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus dromundii) | Texas Native Plants

[@James-de3jj]

Thanks for the video. We also have a pink Turk’s Cap and hope to find the white variety.

[@CoryAmesYT]

awesome! I've only seen the pink for sale, as well. i'd be curious where you find the white!

[@edamameflower]

Great video! Just planted some today in my garden, in Seguin. Thanks!

[@CoryAmesYT]

Awesome, love to hear that. Thanks for watching and commenting! From San Antonio, Cory

[@kevindii7480]

Just got some seeds to plant in the far corner of our yard here in Selma!

[@CoryAmesYT]

awesome, good luck!

[@kevindii7480]

Thanks!

[@CoryAmesYT]

hey, thank you!! I really appreciate it.

[@markgriff9265]

Very nice explanation of the plant. I am going to try to grow some from cuttings. I was curious though about the seeds. Are they in the fruit and what is the best way to collect them? Thanks

[@CoryAmesYT]

Not my experience, but in my research I found that 1) yes the seeds are in the fruit (the tiny apple-like fruits) 2) wait till the fruit ripens, and then lay them out on drying screens and wait for the fruit to shrivel. Once that happens rub the fruit off the seeds and sow immediately (if you can). It's okay that the seeds have pulp on them at that point. I think storage is another question if you can't sow directly.

[@markgriff9265]

@@CoryAmesYT Thanks, I purchased some seeds two years ago and about half of them germinated. I currently have 7 plants growing and now flowering. I just took 4 cuttings as you mentioned, so will see how well it works out. I am growing mainly for the hummingbirds we get (in GA). They do seem to love the shade, they weren't doing as well in the late afternoon sun, so I put some white garden fabric over them and they are now doing great. I will have to make a more permanent covering for them, also so the hummingbirds can get to the flowers. I have to watch the deer though, they will eat them.

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@markgriff9265, yeah, Turk's cap can look a bit wilty in too much sun. However, that might just with the more time the plant has in the space. Curious if you might be able to grow something that could eventually shade them out!

[@markgriff9265]

@@CoryAmesYT Not where I have them. They are in a planter area next to the house and there is a 6' fence on another side. They were getting a few hours of direct sunlight, about 3 - 6 pm. They weren't doing well. I don't want anything bigger growing near them, too close to the house. Since I added the covering, they've been very happy.

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@markgriff9265 ohh gotcha.

[@wj744]

Great info thanks ❤

[@CoryAmesYT]

glad you found it helpful!

[@annettefarrell2093]

I got a Turks Cap from HEB. Wasn't sure what to do with it so planted it in a large pot with a poinsettia and they're both doing well! Have them in fairly shaded area on my deck. ❤

[@CoryAmesYT]

Love that! I saw HEB was selling more 'texas natives' this year. So cool you picked one up! I've heard they can do well in pots, but haven't planted one in a pot myself. Thanks for sharing, -Cory

[@annettefarrell2093]

@CoryAmesYT HEB is dangerous! Everytime I did online order I checked their plants. Finally told myself...quit ordering plants! 😆

[@CoryAmesYT]

@@annettefarrell2093 i've had to tell myself that many times...🤪

[@Just.one.opinion]

I don’t put bushy plants close to the house because of snakes

[@CoryAmesYT]

interesting! Haven't had the problem myself (yet, maybe). 🤪 Thanks for watching, -Cory

[@AmyFerguson]

I think the fruit tastes like nothing :)

[@CoryAmesYT]

haha ya a little flavorless. i had a crab apple tree growing up, reminds me of those. Neither I want to eat.