Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Common Mallow
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
malva neglecta
Buckeye Putzer
In French
malva neglecta
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Malva neglecta
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
neglecta malva
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bottlebrush Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is Not Available and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Not Available. The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Common Mallow and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.