Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Korea
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark 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
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
Spring
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
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
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
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
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Carissa holly
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Carissa holly plant
In German
indische Malve
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Mallow indienne
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
malva india
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
vitifolium
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Aquifoliales
Family
Malvaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly 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
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly
Care of Indian Mallow and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Carissa Holly 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 Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.