Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, 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
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
indische Malve
In French
papyrus nain
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
papiro enano
malva india
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Mallow indiana
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
P. papyrus
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus 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 Papyrus and Indian Mallow
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.