Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, Western United States, Canada
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12 - 1
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Cone shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Common Mallow
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Pineapple Weed
In German
malva neglecta
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
malva neglecta
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
Malva neglecta
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
neglecta malva
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Anthemideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Pineapple Weed season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed
Care of Common Mallow and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.