Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Malva sylvestris
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cropland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
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
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
FICUS carica
Common Name
Common Mallow
Fig
In Hindi
malva neglecta
अंजीर
In German
malva neglecta
Feige
In French
malva neglecta
figue
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
higo
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Σύκο
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Figura
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Figa
In Latin
neglecta malva
Fig
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Mallow and Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Fig? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Fig. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Fig 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 Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Fig
Season and care of Common Mallow and Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Fig season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Fig Physical Information
Common Mallow and Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Fig are as follows:
Care of Common Mallow and Fig
Care of Common Mallow and Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fig 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 Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.