Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Canary Islands
Types
Malva sylvestris
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Common Mallow
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
malva neglecta
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
malva neglecta
Drachenbaum
In French
malva neglecta
dragonnier
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Drago
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
smok Drzewo
In Latin
neglecta malva
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Dragon Tree. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Dragon Tree 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 Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Common Mallow and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Dragon Tree season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Common Mallow and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Dragon Tree
Care of Common Mallow and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.