Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Malva sylvestris
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Common Mallow
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Baobab
In German
malva neglecta
Affenbrotbaum
In French
malva neglecta
Baobab
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Baobab
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Baobab
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
baobá
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Baobab
In Latin
neglecta malva
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Baobab. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Baobab has allergic reactions like . 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 Common Mallow and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Baobab
Season and care of Common Mallow and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Baobab season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Baobab Physical Information
Common Mallow and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Baobab are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Baobab
Care of Common Mallow and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.