Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Hydrangea
In German
Baum Mallow
Hortensie
In French
Arbre Mallow
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Hortensia
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mallow
Hortênsia
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Hortensja
In Latin
ligno malvae
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Tree Mallow and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Batavia. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Batavia 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 Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Batavia
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Batavia season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Batavia Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Batavia are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Batavia
Care of Tree Mallow and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.