Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Fibre
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Herz -of -Flame
indische Malve
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
malva india
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: 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 Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow
Care of Heart of Flame and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame 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.