Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perennials
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Clivia
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Clivia
Tree Mallow
In German
Clivia
Baum Mallow
In French
Clivia
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Clivia
árbol de la malva
In Greek
κλίβια
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Clivia
Mallow
In Polish
Clivia
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Clivia
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Clivia and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Tree Mallow. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clivia and Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Clivia and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Clivia and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Tree Mallow
Care of Clivia and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Clivia 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.