Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Malva sylvestris
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
-
Spring, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
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
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Common Mallow
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Texas Redbud
In German
malva neglecta
Texas Redbud
In French
malva neglecta
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Texas Redbud
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Texas Redbud
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Texas Redbud
In Latin
neglecta malva
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Texas Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Texas Redbud? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Texas Redbud. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Texas Redbud
Season and care of Common Mallow and Texas Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Texas Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Texas Redbud season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Texas Redbud Physical Information
Common Mallow and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Texas Redbud are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
- Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Care of Common Mallow and Texas Redbud
Care of Common Mallow and Texas Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.