Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Common Mallow
Peppertree
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Peppertree
In German
malva neglecta
Peppertree
In French
malva neglecta
Peppertree
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
peppertree
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Peppertree
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Peppertree
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Peppertree
In Latin
neglecta malva
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Peppertree
Season and care of Common Mallow and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Peppertree season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Peppertree Physical Information
Common Mallow and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Peppertree are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Peppertree
Care of Common Mallow and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.