Chocolate Weed (Melochia Corchorifolia) is a perennial herb, shrub in the Malvaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Melochia corchorifolia is an erect to spreading perennial plant growing up to 2 metres tall, sometimes a woody shrub or herbaceous.

Chocolate Weed

Chocolate Weed

Melochia Corchorifolia

Melochia corchorifolia is an erect to spreading perennial plant growing up to 2 metres tall, sometimes a woody shrub or herbaceous.

Quick Facts

Type
herb, shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, soil improvement

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chocolate Weed

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Prune
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Fertilize
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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Malvaceae
Genus:Melochia