Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Babaco
In German
Baum Mallow
Babaco
In French
Arbre Mallow
Babaco
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Babaco
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Babaco
In Portuguese
Mallow
Babaco
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Babaco
In Latin
ligno malvae
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tree Mallow and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Babaco. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Babaco 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 Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Babaco
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Babaco season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Babaco Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Babaco are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Babaco
Care of Tree Mallow and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.