Common Mallow

Citrus

About Common Mallow and Citrus

Common Mallow

Citrus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Northern Africa, Asia

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Malva sylvestris

oranges, grapefruit, lemons

Number of Varieties

50150

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

agricultural areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-8-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10 - 1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm244.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

White, Purple, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Yellow, Red, Green, Orange

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Well drained

Clay, 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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers

Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Groundcover

neglecta malva

citrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Sapindales

Family

Malvaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Malva

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Citreae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

3028

1 27800

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Properties of Common Mallow and Citrus

Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Citrus. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Citrus 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 Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Common Mallow and Citrus

Season and care of Common Mallow and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Citrus season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Common Mallow and Citrus Physical Information

Common Mallow and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Citrus are as follows:

Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Common Mallow and Citrus

Care of Common Mallow and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.