Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
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
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
CITRUS
Common Name
Common Mallow
Citrus
In Hindi
malva neglecta
निम्बू-वंश
In German
malva neglecta
Zitruspflanzen
In French
malva neglecta
Citrus
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Citrus
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Citrus
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Cytrus
In Latin
neglecta malva
citrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asteroideae
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 Not Available and Citrus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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.
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 Not Available and Citrus season is Not Available. 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 Not Available 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.