Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Clivia
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Clivia
In German
Baum Mallow
Clivia
In French
Arbre Mallow
Clivia
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Clivia
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Mallow
Clivia
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Clivia
In Latin
ligno malvae
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Clivia
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Clivia season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Clivia Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Clivia are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Clivia
Care of Tree Mallow and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
