Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
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
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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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
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Figwort
In German
Baum Mallow
figwort
In French
Arbre Mallow
scrofulaire
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
figwort
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
figwort
In Portuguese
Mallow
figwort
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
figwort
In Latin
ligno malvae
Umber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Ranunculales
Family
Malvaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Mallow and Figwort
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Figwort? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Figwort. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Figwort doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Figwort has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Mallow and Figwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Figwort
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Figwort season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Figwort Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Figwort are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of Tree Mallow and Figwort
Care of Tree Mallow and Figwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.