Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-4
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Salmon
  
Green, Light Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Gold, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Fungal Diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Sore Eyes
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
  
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow
  
ACER campestre
  
Common Name
Lesser Mallow
  
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
  
In Hindi
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
फील्ड मेपल
  
In German
Hibiscus Lesser Malve
  
Feld-Ahorn
  
In French
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
Maple terrain
  
In Spanish
Hibiscus menor Mallow
  
arce de campo
  
In Greek
Hibiscus Λιγότερο Μολόχα
  
Το πεδίο Maple
  
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
bordo de campo
  
In Polish
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
  
Klon polny
  
In Latin
Hibiscus minorem Abutilon
  
Field Maple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Hibiscus
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Hibisceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Season and Care of Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple
Season and care of Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hibiscus Lesser Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Field Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Loam and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Neutral and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple Physical Information
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hibiscus Lesser Mallow height is 300.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple are as follows:
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow flower color: Salmon
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow leaf color: Dark Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple
Care of Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hibiscus Lesser Mallow pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hibiscus Lesser Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.