About Common Mallow and Spider lily
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
China, Korea
Types
Malva sylvestris
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
10-3
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Common Mallow
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
malva neglecta
Spinnenlilien
In French
malva neglecta
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
neglecta malva
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Spider lily. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Spider lily 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 Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Spider lily
Season and care of Common Mallow and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Spider lily season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Spider lily Physical Information
Common Mallow and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Spider lily are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Spider lily
Care of Common Mallow and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.