Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Narrow and lance shape
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Not Available
Groundcover
Botanical Name
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Torenia
malva neglecta
In German
Torenia
malva neglecta
In French
Torénia
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Torenia
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Torenia
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Torenia
malva neglecta
In Polish
Torenia
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Torenia
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Properties of Torenia and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Torenia and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Torenia and Common Mallow. Torenia doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Torenia does not have fragrant flowers. Torenia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Torenia and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Torenia and Common Mallow
Season and care of Torenia and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Torenia and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Torenia season is Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Torenia and Common Mallow Physical Information
Torenia and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Torenia and Common Mallow are as follows:
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
Torenia leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Torenia and Common Mallow
Care of Torenia and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Torenia 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 Torenia 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.