Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
African Blue Lily
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
indische Malve
afrikanische Lilie
In French
Mallow indienne
Afrique lys
In Spanish
malva india
lirio africano
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
lírio africano
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
afrykański lilia
In Latin
vitifolium
African lilium
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Agapanthoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and African Lily
Season and care of Indian Mallow and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Lily is Neutral.
Indian Mallow and African Lily Physical Information
Indian Mallow and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and African Lily are as follows:
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
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and African Lily
Care of Indian Mallow and African Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.