Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
indische Malve
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Mallow indienne
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
malva india
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Grab amerykański
In Latin
vitifolium
american hornbeam
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam 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
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam
Care of Indian Mallow and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.