Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Brazil
Types
Malva sylvestris
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects, Wildlife
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Common Mallow
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
malva neglecta
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
malva neglecta
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
neglecta malva
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Gomphreneae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Bloodleaf. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Common Mallow and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Bloodleaf season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Common Mallow and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Care of Common Mallow and Bloodleaf
Care of Common Mallow and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.