Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Asia
Types
Malva sylvestris
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
10*1
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Average
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Common Mallow
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Hydrangea
In German
malva neglecta
Hortensie
In French
malva neglecta
Hortensia
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Hortensia
In Greek
Malva neglecta
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Hortensja
In Latin
neglecta malva
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Common Mallow and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Ubi. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Ubi
Season and care of Common Mallow and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Ubi season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Ubi Physical Information
Common Mallow and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Ubi are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Common Mallow and Ubi
Care of Common Mallow and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.