Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Japan
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Dryopteris fili-mas, Dryopteris affinis, Dryopteris carthusiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
DRYOPTERIS erythrosora
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Autumn fern, Japanese wood fern, Copper shield fern
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Autumn Fern Tree
In German
indische Malve
Herbst Fern Tree
In French
Mallow indienne
Autumn Fern Tree
In Spanish
malva india
Otoño Fern Tree
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Φθινόπωρο δέντρο φτέρη
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Samambaia de árvore Autumn
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Jesień Drzewo paproci
In Latin
vitifolium
Autumnus Fern tree
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Leptosporangiate fern
Order
Malvales
Polypodiales
Family
Malvaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Dryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Autumn Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern 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
Autumn Fern flower color: Not Available
- Autumn Fern leaf color: Light Green, Yellow green, Pink and Copper
Care of Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern
Care of Indian Mallow and Autumn Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Autumn Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.