Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Malva sylvestris
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Common Mallow
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
malva neglecta
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
malva neglecta
Rotkohl
In French
malva neglecta
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
neglecta malva
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Common Mallow and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Red Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Common Mallow and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Common Mallow and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Red Cabbage
Care of Common Mallow and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.