Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
indische Malve
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Mallow indienne
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
malva india
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
vitifolium
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Browallioideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower 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
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower
Care of Indian Mallow and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Butterfly Flower 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 Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.