Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Narrow oblong to elliptic
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, 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
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Gomphrena
In German
Baum Mallow
Gomphrena
In French
Arbre Mallow
Gomphrena
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Gomphrena
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Mallow
Gomphrena
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Gomphrena
In Latin
ligno malvae
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Gomphrena
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Gomphrena season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Gomphrena Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Gomphrena are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Gomphrena
Care of Tree Mallow and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.