Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
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Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Longan
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Longan
In German
Baum Mallow
Longan
In French
Arbre Mallow
longane
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Longan
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Longan
In Portuguese
Mallow
Longan
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Longan
In Latin
ligno malvae
Longan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Dimocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Longan
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Longan season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Longan Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Longan are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Longan
Care of Tree Mallow and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.