Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
World/Pandemic
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
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
Needle like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
indische Malve
In French
plante Brachyscome
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
malva india
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Brachyscome and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brachyscome and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Brachyscome and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome 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 Brachyscome and Indian Mallow
Care of Brachyscome and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brachyscome 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.