Tree Mallow

Busy Lizzy

About Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy

Tree Mallow

Busy Lizzy

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Eastern Africa

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere

Number of Varieties

2536

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1010-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm45.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

IMPATIENS walleriana

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

wallenana

In German

Baum Mallow

wallenana

In French

Arbre Mallow

wallenana

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

wallenana

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών

In Portuguese

Mallow

wallenana

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

wallenana

In Latin

ligno malvae

Impatiens Walleriana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Geraniales

Family

Malvaceae

Balsaminaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Impatiens

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

301000

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Busy Lizzy doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Busy Lizzy 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 Busy Lizzy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy

Season and care of Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Busy Lizzy season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.

Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze

Care of Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy

Care of Tree Mallow and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.