Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-15
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
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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, 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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Water Spinach
In German
Baum Mallow
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Arbre Mallow
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Mallow
Espinafre de água
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
ligno malvae
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Water Spinach
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Water Spinach season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Water Spinach Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Water Spinach are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Water Spinach
Care of Tree Mallow and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.