Tree Mallow

Homalomena

About Tree Mallow and Homalomena

Tree Mallow

Homalomena

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Number of Varieties

25120

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Humid climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-12

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm35.60 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Rhizomes

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Leaves used for wrapping food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

HOMALOMENA Wallisii

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Homalomena

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Homalomena

In German

Baum Mallow

Homalomena

In French

Arbre Mallow

Homalomena

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Homalomena

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Homalomena

In Portuguese

Mallow

homalomena

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Homalomena

In Latin

ligno malvae

Homalomena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malvales

Arales

Family

Malvaceae

Araceae

Genus

Lavatera

Homalomena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

30122

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Homalomena

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Homalomena? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Homalomena. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Homalomena doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Homalomena 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 Homalomena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Homalomena

Season and care of Tree Mallow and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Homalomena season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.

Tree Mallow and Homalomena Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Homalomena are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver

Care of Tree Mallow and Homalomena

Care of Tree Mallow and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Homalomena 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.