Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, 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 Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Tree Mallow
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
मौसम्बी
In German
Baum Mallow
süße Limone
In French
Arbre Mallow
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Mallow
doce de limão
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
słodkie limonki
In Latin
ligno malvae
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Sweet Lime season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime
Care of Tree Mallow and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.