Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
indische Malve
In French
Géant rhubarbe
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
malva india
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Malvales
Family
Gunneraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb 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.