Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Chile, Southeast Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Begonia masoniana
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
iron cross begonia
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Eisenkreuz Begonie
indische Malve
In French
croix de fer bégonia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
el hierro cruzado begonia
malva india
In Greek
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
begônia cruz de ferro
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Iron Cross begonia
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
ferrum crucem Begonia
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Begoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia masoniana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Indian Mallow season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
Begonia masoniana 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 Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow
Care of Begonia masoniana and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia masoniana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Begonia masoniana 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.