Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Lavatera
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
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.