Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Broccoli
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
ब्रोकली
In German
indische Malve
Brokkoli
In French
Mallow indienne
Brocoli
In Spanish
malva india
Brócoli
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
brócolis
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
brokuły
In Latin
vitifolium
Brocoli
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Capparales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Broccoli
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Broccoli Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Broccoli 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
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Broccoli
Care of Indian Mallow and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.