Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
-
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Common Mallow
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Quisco
In German
malva neglecta
Quisco
In French
malva neglecta
Quisco
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Quisco
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Quisco
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Quisco
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Quisco
In Latin
neglecta malva
Quisco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Quisco
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Quisco? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Quisco. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Quisco doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Quisco 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 Quisco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Quisco
Season and care of Common Mallow and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Quisco season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Quisco Physical Information
Common Mallow and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Quisco are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color:
Care of Common Mallow and Quisco
Care of Common Mallow and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.