Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
Tree Mallow
In German
mirabilis jalapa
Baum Mallow
In French
mirabilis jalapa
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
árbol de la malva
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
Mallow
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Nyctagineae
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow
Care of Marvel of Peru and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Marvel of Peru 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.