Tree Mallow

Monkey-flower

About Tree Mallow and Monkey-flower

Tree Mallow

Monkey-flower

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Mimulus

Number of Varieties

25100

0 40000

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm12.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Average Water Needs

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

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

Larva

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Antiseptic, Burns

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

Diplacus aurantiacus

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Monkey Flower

In German

Baum Mallow

Monkey Flower

In French

Arbre Mallow

Monkey Flower

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Monkey Flower

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Monkey Flower

In Portuguese

Mallow

Monkey Flower

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Monkey Flower

In Latin

ligno malvae

Monkey Flower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Lamiales

Family

Malvaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Diplacus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

30100

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Monkey-flower

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Monkey-flower

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

Tree Mallow and Monkey-flower Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Monkey-flower are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
Monkey-flower leaf color: Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Monkey-flower

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