Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Central America, Mexico
Types
Malva sylvestris
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Common Mallow
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Mousemelon
In German
malva neglecta
Maus Melone
In French
malva neglecta
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Mousemelon
In Greek
Malva neglecta
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
melão rato
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
mysz melona
In Latin
neglecta malva
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Common Mallow and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Mouse Melon season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Common Mallow and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Common Mallow and Mouse Melon
Care of Common Mallow and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.