Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Perennials
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Common Name
Common Mallow
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Melampodium
In German
malva neglecta
Melmpodiam
In French
malva neglecta
Melmpodiam
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Melmpodiam
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Melmpodiam
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Melmpodiam
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Melmpodiam
In Latin
neglecta malva
Melmpodiam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Melampodium
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Melampodium? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Melampodium. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Melampodium doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Melampodium 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 Melampodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Melampodium
Season and care of Common Mallow and Melampodium is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Melampodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Melampodium season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Melampodium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Melampodium is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Melampodium Physical Information
Common Mallow and Melampodium physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Melampodium are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Melampodium leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Melampodium
Care of Common Mallow and Melampodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Melampodium 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 Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.