Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Gold
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Hibiscus arnottianus
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
White Hibiscus
Common Mallow
In Hindi
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
malva neglecta
In German
Weiß Hibiscus
malva neglecta
In French
white Hibiscus
malva neglecta
In Spanish
hibisco blanco
Malva neglecta
In Greek
White Hibiscus
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Hibiscus branco
malva neglecta
In Polish
Biały Hibiscus
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Hibiscus album
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of White Hibiscus and Common Mallow
Season and care of White Hibiscus and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about White Hibiscus and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Hibiscus is Loam and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Hibiscus is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
White Hibiscus and Common Mallow Physical Information
White Hibiscus and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Hibiscus and Common Mallow are as follows:
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of White Hibiscus and Common Mallow
Care of White Hibiscus and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Hibiscus 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.