Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Glandular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Artichoke
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Artichoke
In German
Baum Mallow
Artischocke
In French
Arbre Mallow
Artichaut
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Alcachofa
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Mallow
Alcachofra
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Karczoch
In Latin
ligno malvae
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tree Mallow and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Artichoke. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Artichoke has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree Mallow and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Artichoke
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Artichoke season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Tree Mallow and Artichoke Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Artichoke are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Tree Mallow and Artichoke
Care of Tree Mallow and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.