Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
malva neglecta
In German
Ringelblume
malva neglecta
In French
pot Marigold
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Caléndula
Malva neglecta
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
malva neglecta
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
neglecta malva
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Malveae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Common Mallow. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Common Mallow
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Common Mallow season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Common Mallow Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Common Mallow are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Common Mallow
Care of Pot Marigold and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.