Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12*1
Sunset Zone
-
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Common Mallow
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Tomatillos
In German
malva neglecta
Tomatillos
In French
malva neglecta
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Tomatillos
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Tomatillos
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Tomatillos
In Latin
neglecta malva
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Tomatillo
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Tomatillo. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Tomatillo
Season and care of Common Mallow and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Tomatillo season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Tomatillo Physical Information
Common Mallow and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Tomatillo are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Tomatillo
Care of Common Mallow and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.