Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
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, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
indische Malve
In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin
malva india
In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Malvales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
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 Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bromelia Pinguin 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.