Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
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 let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
common bean
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
बाकला
In German
Baum Mallow
Gartenbohne
In French
Arbre Mallow
Haricot
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Mallow
Feijão
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Fasola zwykła
In Latin
ligno malvae
wax bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Wax Bean
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Wax Bean season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Wax Bean Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Wax Bean are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Wax Bean
Care of Tree Mallow and Wax Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.