Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Common Mallow
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
malva neglecta
candlenut पेड़
In German
malva neglecta
Candlenut Baum
In French
malva neglecta
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Malva neglecta
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
neglecta malva
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Malvaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Candlenut. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Candlenut
Season and care of Common Mallow and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Candlenut season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Candlenut Physical Information
Common Mallow and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Candlenut are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Common Mallow and Candlenut
Care of Common Mallow and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.