Common Mallow

Tamarind tree

About Common Mallow and Tamarind tree

Common Mallow

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Europe, Northern Africa, Asia

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Malva sylvestris

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

50100

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10 - 1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Sandy

Average

Sun Exposure

Part sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Groundcover

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Malva Neglecta

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Common Mallow

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

malva neglecta

इमली का पेड़

In German

malva neglecta

Tamarinde

In French

malva neglecta

tamarinier

In Spanish

Malva neglecta

tamarindo

In Greek

Malva neglecta

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

malva neglecta

tamarindo

In Polish

Ślaz zaniedbany

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

neglecta malva

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Fabales

Family

Malvaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Malva

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

30100

1 27800

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Properties of Common Mallow and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Tamarind tree. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Common Mallow and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Common Mallow and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Tamarind tree season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Common Mallow and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Common Mallow and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Common Mallow and Tamarind tree

Care of Common Mallow and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.