Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Humid climates
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Homalomena
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Homalomena
Tree Mallow
In German
Homalomena
Baum Mallow
In French
Homalomena
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Homalomena
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Homalomena
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
homalomena
Mallow
In Polish
Homalomena
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Homalomena
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Homalomena
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Homalomena and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Tree Mallow. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Homalomena and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Homalomena and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Homalomena and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Tree Mallow
Care of Homalomena and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.