Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
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
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Common Mallow
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
malva neglecta
चेरी टमाटर
In German
malva neglecta
Kirschtomate
In French
malva neglecta
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Tomate cherry
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Tomate cereja
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
neglecta malva
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Cherry Tomato season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato
Care of Common Mallow and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.