Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
World/Pandemic
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
आड़ू
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
indische Malve
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
malva india
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Hardy Red
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Indian Mallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: 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 Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.