Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Carissia
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Carissa
In German
Baum Mallow
carissa
In French
Arbre Mallow
carissa
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
carissa
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
carissa
In Portuguese
Mallow
carissa
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
carissa
In Latin
ligno malvae
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Malvaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Carissa
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Carissa season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Carissa Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Carissa are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Carissa
Care of Tree Mallow and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.