Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
no allergic reactions
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Arboricola
Plant
In German
indische Malve
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Mallow indienne
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
malva india
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
vitifolium
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Arboricola
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Arboricola Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Arboricola 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
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Arboricola
Care of Indian Mallow and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.