Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
American Chestnut
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
indische Malve
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
malva india
In Greek
american καστανιάς
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
castanea americana
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
English castaneis
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Indian Mallow
Season and care of American Chestnut and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Chestnut and Indian Mallow Physical Information
American Chestnut and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Indian Mallow are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: 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 Chestnut and Indian Mallow
Care of American Chestnut and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer American Chestnut 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.