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Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
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About Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
1.3 Origin
California
Not Available
1.4 Types
Not Available
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Chaparral, River side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
120.00 cm
Rank: 92 (Overall)
300.00 cm
Rank: 72 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White, Yellow
Salmon
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
36% Palm Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
15% Palm Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
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
4.8 Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
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
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
86% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
20% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
39% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
2% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Palm Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
Not Available
95% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
28% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
2% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
Sometimes
No Palm Garden Plants has it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
66% Palm Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
73% Palm Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
29% Palm Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All Palm Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow
7.2 Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Lesser Mallow
7.2.1 In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
7.2.2 In German
Matilija Poppy
Hibiscus Lesser Malve
7.2.3 In French
Matilija Poppy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
7.2.4 In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Hibiscus menor Mallow
7.2.5 In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Hibiscus Λιγότερο Μολόχα
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
7.2.7 In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
7.2.8 In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Hibiscus minorem Abutilon
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Papaverales
Malvales
8.5 Family
Papaveraceae
Malvaceae
8.6 Genus
Romneya
Hibiscus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
8.9 Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Malvoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
2
Rank: 100 (Overall)
100
Rank: 91 (Overall)
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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Neutral.

Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hibiscus Lesser Mallow height is 300.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow are as follows:

  • Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow

  • Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green

  • Hibiscus Lesser Mallow flower color: Salmon

  • Hibiscus Lesser Mallow leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow

Care of Matilija Poppy and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and 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. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Lesser Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.