Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Common Mallow
Peanut
In Hindi
malva neglecta
मूंगफली
In German
malva neglecta
Erdnuss
In French
malva neglecta
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Maní
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Amendoim
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Arachid
In Latin
neglecta malva
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Peanut. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Peanut
Season and care of Common Mallow and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Peanut season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Common Mallow and Peanut Physical Information
Common Mallow and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Peanut are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Common Mallow and Peanut
Care of Common Mallow and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.