Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Malva sylvestris
Starfruit
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
11-5
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Common Mallow
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
malva neglecta
carambola पेड़
In German
malva neglecta
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
malva neglecta
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Malva neglecta
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
karambola drzewo
In Latin
neglecta malva
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Oxalidales
Family
Malvaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Mallow and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Carambola. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Carambola
Season and care of Common Mallow and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Carambola season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Carambola Physical Information
Common Mallow and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Carambola are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Carambola
Care of Common Mallow and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.