Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
-
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Hosta
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Hosta
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Hosta
indische Malve
In French
Hosta
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Hosta
malva india
In Greek
Hosta
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Hosta
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Hosta
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
strone
vitifolium
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Hosta and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Hosta and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light 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 Hosta and Indian Mallow
Care of Hosta and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.