Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
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
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Common myrtle
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Myrte
indische Malve
In French
Myrtus communis
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
malva india
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
murta comum
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
myrto Common
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Indian Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow
Care of Common Myrtle and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.