Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Candytuft
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Candytuft
Tree Mallow
In German
Schleifenblume
Baum Mallow
In French
candytuft
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
candytuft
árbol de la malva
In Greek
candytuft
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
ibero
Mallow
In Polish
candytuft
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Coleus
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candytuft and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Candytuft and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candytuft and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Candytuft and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Candytuft and Tree Mallow
Care of Candytuft and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.