Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Common Mallow
Sea Grape
In Hindi
malva neglecta
सागर अंगूर
In German
malva neglecta
Sea Grape
In French
malva neglecta
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Sea Grape
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Sea Grape
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Sea Grape
In Latin
neglecta malva
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Sea Grape. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Sea Grape
Season and care of Common Mallow and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Sea Grape season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Sea Grape Physical Information
Common Mallow and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Sea Grape are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Common Mallow and Sea Grape
Care of Common Mallow and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.