Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Malva sylvestris
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Common Mallow
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Silver bells
In German
malva neglecta
Silver bells
In French
malva neglecta
Silver bells
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Silver bells
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Silver bells
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Silver bells
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Silver bells
In Latin
neglecta malva
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Properties of Common Mallow and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Silver Bells. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Silver Bells
Season and care of Common Mallow and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Silver Bells season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Common Mallow and Silver Bells Physical Information
Common Mallow and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Silver Bells are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Silver Bells
Care of Common Mallow and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.