Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Baum Mallow
Kirschtomate
In French
Arbre Mallow
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Tomate cherry
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
Mallow
Tomate cereja
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
ligno malvae
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Cherry Tomato season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato
Care of Tree Mallow and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.