Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Malva sylvestris
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light brown, Light 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
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
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
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, 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
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Common Mallow
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
malva neglecta
बौना कैटेल
In German
malva neglecta
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
malva neglecta
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
neglecta malva
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Dwarf Cattail season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Common Mallow and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.