Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Middle Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Arusha, Caturra, Charrieriana
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Half strength liquid fertilizer every other week, Weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Headache, Migraines, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as an ingredient in coffee, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
COFFEA arabica
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Arabian Coffee plant
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Arabian Coffee Plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Arabian Kaffeepflanze
indische Malve
In French
Arabian Usine Café
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Planta del café Arábiga
malva india
In Greek
Ο αραβικός καφές Φυτών
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Planta do café Arábica
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Arabian Coffee roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Planta Arabs Coffee
vitifolium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Rubiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arabian Coffee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arabian Coffee is Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arabian Coffee is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Arabian Coffee height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Arabian Coffee flower color: White
Arabian Coffee 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 Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow
Care of Arabian Coffee and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arabian Coffee pruning is done Pinching, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Arabian Coffee 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.