Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
indische Malve
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
malva india
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow
Care of American Beautyberry and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.