Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Currykraut
indische Malve
In French
Usine de Curry
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
planta de Curry
malva india
In Greek
φυτό Curry
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Curry planta
Mallow indiana
In Polish
curry roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Curry plant
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Curry Plant and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Curry Plant and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Curry Plant and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray 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 Curry Plant and Indian Mallow
Care of Curry Plant and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Curry Plant 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.