Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Malva sylvestris
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Common Mallow
Broccoli
In Hindi
malva neglecta
ब्रोकली
In German
malva neglecta
Brokkoli
In French
malva neglecta
Brocoli
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Brócoli
In Greek
Malva neglecta
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
brócolis
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
brokuły
In Latin
neglecta malva
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Capparales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Common Mallow and Broccoli
Season and care of Common Mallow and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Broccoli season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Broccoli Physical Information
Common Mallow and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Broccoli are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Common Mallow and Broccoli
Care of Common Mallow and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.