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