Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Loamy soils, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Olive, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tiny fruits
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Antioxidants, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
LYCOPERSICON peruvianum
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Wild Tomato
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Wild Tomato
In German
Baum Mallow
Tomaten (Sektion)
In French
Arbre Mallow
Lycopersicon
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Solanum subsect. Lycopersicon
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Wild Tomato
In Portuguese
Mallow
Wild Tomato
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Pomidor
In Latin
ligno malvae
Wild Tomato
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Wild Tomato season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Wild Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Tomato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wild Tomato height is 40.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Wild Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Wild Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato
Care of Tree Mallow and Wild Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Wild Tomato 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 Wild Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.