Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Water Celery
In German
Baum Mallow
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Arbre Mallow
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
El apio agua
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Mallow
Aipo água
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Seler Woda
In Latin
ligno malvae
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Water Celery
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Water Celery season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Water Celery Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Water Celery are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Water Celery
Care of Tree Mallow and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.