Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe
Types
Malva sylvestris
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
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A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Common Mallow
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
malva neglecta
चुकंदर
In German
malva neglecta
Rübe
In French
malva neglecta
betterave
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
remolacha
In Greek
Malva neglecta
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
beterraba
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
buraczany
In Latin
neglecta malva
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Malvaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Common Mallow and Beet
Season and care of Common Mallow and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Beet season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Beet Physical Information
Common Mallow and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Beet are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Beet
Care of Common Mallow and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.