Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
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Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Peanut
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
मूंगफली
In German
Baum Mallow
Erdnuss
In French
Arbre Mallow
Cacahuète
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Maní
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Mallow
Amendoim
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Arachid
In Latin
ligno malvae
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Peanut
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Peanut season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Tree Mallow and Peanut Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Peanut are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Tree Mallow and Peanut
Care of Tree Mallow and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.