Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
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Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
candlenut पेड़
In German
Baum Mallow
Candlenut Baum
In French
Arbre Mallow
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
árbol candlenut
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mallow
candlenut árvore
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
ligno malvae
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Malvales
Malpighiales
Family
Malvaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Candlenut
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Candlenut season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Candlenut Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Candlenut are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Tree Mallow and Candlenut
Care of Tree Mallow and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.