Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not provided
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Petunia
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Petunia
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Petunia
In German
Baum Mallow
Petunie
In French
Arbre Mallow
Pétunia
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Petunia
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Mallow
Petúnia
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Petunia
In Latin
ligno malvae
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Petunia
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Petunia season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Petunia is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Petunia Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Petunia are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Petunia
Care of Tree Mallow and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.