Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
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
Stem
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Common Mallow
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
malva neglecta
jumping cholla
In German
malva neglecta
jumping cholla
In French
malva neglecta
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
jumping cholla
In Greek
Malva neglecta
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
jumping cholla
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
jumping cholla
In Latin
neglecta malva
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Malva
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Jumping Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Jumping Cholla season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla
Care of Common Mallow and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.