Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Keep immersed in water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Frogs
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Pepperwort
In German
Baum Mallow
Pepperwort
In French
Arbre Mallow
Pepperwort
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Pepperwort
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Mallow
Pepperwort
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Pepperwort
In Latin
ligno malvae
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tree Mallow and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Pepperwort. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Pepperwort
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Pepperwort season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Pepperwort Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Tree Mallow and Pepperwort
Care of Tree Mallow and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.