Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
आमला
Tree Mallow
In German
Stachelbeere
Baum Mallow
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Grosella
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Groselha
Mallow
In Polish
Agrest
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
hominem
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Malvales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.