Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANANAS
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Pineapple
Common Mallow
In Hindi
अनानास
malva neglecta
In German
Ananas
malva neglecta
In French
Ananas
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Piña
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Ανανάς
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
malva neglecta
In Polish
Ananas
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Pineapple
neglecta malva
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Malvales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Common Mallow
Season and care of Pineapple and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Common Mallow season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Common Mallow Physical Information
Pineapple and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Common Mallow are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Common Mallow
Care of Pineapple and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.