Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Coral
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, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Gasteria
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Gasteria
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Gasteria
indische Malve
In French
Gasteria
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Gasteria
malva india
In Greek
Gasteria
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Gasteria
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Gasteria
vitifolium
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Aloaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Gasteria and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Indian Mallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Gasteria and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria 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 Gasteria and Indian Mallow
Care of Gasteria and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.