Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Common Mallow
In Hindi
echinocactus
malva neglecta
In German
echinocactus
malva neglecta
In French
echinocactus
malva neglecta
In Spanish
echinocactus
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Echinocactus
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
malva neglecta
In Polish
Echinocactus
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Echinocactus
neglecta malva
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Common Mallow
Season and care of Echinocactus and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinocactus and Common Mallow Physical Information
Echinocactus and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Common Mallow are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Common Mallow
Care of Echinocactus and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.