Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Rainforest, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Not Available
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
LUDISIA argyroneura
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Jewel Orchid
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Jewel Orchid
In German
Baum Mallow
Jewel Orchid
In French
Arbre Mallow
Jewel Orchid
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
joya de la orquídea
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Jewel Orchid
In Portuguese
Mallow
Jewel Orchid
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Jewel Orchid
In Latin
ligno malvae
Jewel Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Jewel Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Jewel Orchid 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 Jewel Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Jewel Orchid season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Jewel Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewel Orchid is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jewel Orchid height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Jewel Orchid flower color: Not Available
- Jewel Orchid leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid
Care of Tree Mallow and Jewel Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Jewel Orchid 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 Jewel Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.