Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Malva sylvestris
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Common Mallow
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Dudleya
In German
malva neglecta
Dudleya
In French
malva neglecta
Dudleya
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
dudleya
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Dudleya
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Dudleya
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Dudleya
In Latin
neglecta malva
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Saxifragales
Family
Malvaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Common Mallow and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Dudleya. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Dudleya 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 Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Dudleya
Season and care of Common Mallow and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Dudleya season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Dudleya Physical Information
Common Mallow and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Dudleya are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Common Mallow and Dudleya
Care of Common Mallow and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.