Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Applemint Baum
indische Malve
In French
Applemint Arbre
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
malva india
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Applemint ligno
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Applemint and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Applemint and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Applemint and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and 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 Applemint and Indian Mallow
Care of Applemint and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Applemint 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.