Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Malva sylvestris
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Common Mallow
Spinach
In Hindi
malva neglecta
पालक
In German
malva neglecta
Spinat
In French
malva neglecta
Épinards
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Espinacas
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Espinafre
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Szpinak
In Latin
neglecta malva
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Spinach. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Spinach
Season and care of Common Mallow and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Spinach season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Spinach Physical Information
Common Mallow and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Spinach are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Spinach
Care of Common Mallow and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.