Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
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 Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Bidens
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Bidens
indische Malve
In French
Bidens
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Bidens
malva india
In Greek
Bidens
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Bidens
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Bidens
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Bidens
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Malveae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bidens and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Bidens and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Bidens and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Bidens flower color: Yellow
Bidens 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 Bidens and Indian Mallow
Care of Bidens and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bidens 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.