Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Turnip
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
शलजम
In German
Baum Mallow
Rübe
In French
Arbre Mallow
Navet
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Nabo
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Mallow
Nabo
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Rzepa
In Latin
ligno malvae
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Turnip
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Turnip season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Turnip Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Turnip are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Turnip
Care of Tree Mallow and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.