Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
indische Malve
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
malva india
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
vitifolium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Indian Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Indian Mallow has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color: Not Available
Bristlecone Pine 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 Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Bristlecone Pine 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.