Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
World/Pandemic
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Giant Sequoia
indische Malve
In French
Séquoia géant
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
malva india
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Abutilon
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Malveae
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: 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 Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow
Care of Giant Sequoia and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.