Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
World/Pandemic
Types
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Thickets, Woodlands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRUNFELSIA calycina
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Raintree
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Brunfelsia plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Brunfelsia Pflanze
indische Malve
In French
plante Brunfelsia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
planta brunfelsia
malva india
In Greek
φυτό Brunfelsia
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
plantas Brunfelsia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Brunfelsia roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Hedysarum herba
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia season is Not Available and Indian Mallow season is Not Available. The type of soil for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow
Care of Brunfelsia and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia 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.