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Tree Mallow
Hosta
About Hosta and Tree Mallow


What is
Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tender Perennial  
Perennial  
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Asia  
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea  
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’  
Number of Varieties
25  
99+
70  
99+
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks  
-  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
3-8  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
9-2  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, 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  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
210.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum  
White, Lavender, Ivory  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan  
Green  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Yellow, Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Slate Gray, Steel Blue  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Grafting, Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week  
Do Not over Water  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
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  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Yes  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion  
Erosion control  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice  
-  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Whole plant  
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad  
Used as Ornamental plant  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower  
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea  
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'  
Common Name
Tree Mallow  
Hosta  
In Hindi
Tree Mallow  
Hosta  
In German
Baum Mallow  
Hosta  
In French
Arbre Mallow  
Hosta  
In Spanish
árbol de la malva  
Hosta  
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα  
Hosta  
In Portuguese
Mallow  
Hosta  
In Polish
drzewo Mallow  
Hosta  
In Latin
ligno malvae  
strone  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  
Order
Malvales  
Asparagales  
Family
Malvaceae  
Liliaceae  
Genus
Lavatera  
Hosta  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Tribe
Malveae  
-  
Subfamily
Malvoideae  
Agavoideae  
Number of Species
30  
70  
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Properties of Tree Mallow and Hosta

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Hosta

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

Tree Mallow and Hosta Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Hosta are as follows:

Care of Tree Mallow and Hosta

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

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