Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
World/Pandemic
  
India, Iran
  
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
  
Desert, Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
4-8
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Brownish Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
  
Compound
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Culinary use
  
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
  
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
  
Edible, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
  
Ferula assa-foetida
  
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
  
Asafoetida
  
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
  
हींग
  
In German
indische Malve
  
asafoetida
  
In French
Mallow indienne
  
Asafoetida
  
In Spanish
malva india
  
Asa fétida
  
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
  
Μηδικό σίλφιο
  
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
  
Asafoetida
  
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
  
Asafoetida
  
In Latin
vitifolium
  
Asafoetida
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Abutilon
  
Ferula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Malveae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Not Applicable
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Asafoetida
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Asafoetida Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Asafoetida 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
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Asafoetida
Care of Indian Mallow and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.