Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Citrus
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
malva neglecta
In German
Meyer Lemon
malva neglecta
In French
Meyer Lemon
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
malva neglecta
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow. Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Meyer Lemon does not have fragrant flowers. Meyer Lemon has allergic reactions like Acidic and Nausea and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Acidic and Nausea. 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 Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow
Care of Meyer Lemon and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.