Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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Types
Malva sylvestris
Citrus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, 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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Common Mallow
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Meyer Lemon
In German
malva neglecta
Meyer Lemon
In French
malva neglecta
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
neglecta malva
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Meyer Lemon season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon
Care of Common Mallow and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.