Sida cordifolia FLANNEL WEED, BALA (20 seeds)

Bala, also known as Flannel weed or Sida cordifolia, is a small herb of the Malvaceae family.
It is found mainly in India and Sri Lanka.
This small herb measures 30 to 40 cm in height; its flowers are yellow in summer.
It contains a stimulant alkaloid.
Its seeds are black.

Uses:

A robust collection species

Sida cordifolia is a fascinating plant, renowned for its vigor and exceptional adaptability in warm climates. Appreciated by collectors for its harmonious habit and textured foliage, it represents an ideal subject of study for the passionate gardener wishing to diversify their collection with a species featuring a characteristic silhouette.

A witness to global ethnobotanical heritage

Native to tropical regions, it holds a historical place in Asian botanical traditions. By integrating it into your garden, you preserve a part of the global plant heritage and participate in the conservation of an emblematic species of tropical flora. It is a plant that invites the rediscovery of curiosity gardens where it was once valued for its wild aesthetics and resilience.

Seed germination and sowing:

• The ideal period to sow Bala is from the end of May, before the night temperatures become too cool to allow them to germinate
• Start by letting the seeds soak for 4 to 5 hours in lukewarm water
• Let them dry, then sow them in a mixture of fine potting soil + sand
• Bury the seeds under only 1 to 2 millimeters of soil in small pots and press down gently
• Water delicately with a hand sprayer
• Finally, place the culture in a warm place such as a greenhouse at a temperature close to 25°C
• Germination of Khareti will generally take 3 to 6 weeks after sowing.

Easy to cultivate.
Slow growth.
Yellow flowers in summer.
Reproducible and untreated seeds.