Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic
Types
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Angraecum sesquipedale
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
indische Malve
In French
Noël orchidée étoiles
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
malva india
In Greek
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Orquídea estrela do Natal
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light 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 Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow
Care of Christmas Star Orchid and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Christmas Star Orchid 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.