Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
11-7
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Tuberose
Common Mallow
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
malva neglecta
In German
Tuberose
malva neglecta
In French
Tubéreuse
malva neglecta
In Spanish
nardo
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
malva neglecta
In Polish
Tuberoza
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Tuberose
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tuberose and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Tuberose and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Tuberose and Common Mallow. Tuberose doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Tuberose does not have fragrant flowers. Tuberose has allergic reactions like and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tuberose and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tuberose and Common Mallow
Season and care of Tuberose and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Tuberose and Common Mallow Physical Information
Tuberose and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Common Mallow are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Tuberose and Common Mallow
Care of Tuberose and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.