Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Africa
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Crenshaw Melon
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
खरबूजा
In German
Baum Mallow
Zuckermelone
In French
Arbre Mallow
Melon
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Crenshaw Melon
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Crenshaw Melon
In Portuguese
Mallow
Crenshaw Melon
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Crenshaw Melon
In Latin
ligno malvae
Crenshaw Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Crenshaw Melon season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Crenshaw Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
- Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon
Care of Tree Mallow and Crenshaw Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Crenshaw Melon 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 Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.