Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
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
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
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
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
indische Malve
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
malva india
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow
Care of Arching Brassia and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Arching Brassia 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.