Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Japan
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Light Yellow Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Applicable
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
JUNIPERUS chinensis
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Chinese Juniper
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
चीनी जुनिपर
In German
indische Malve
chinesische Wacholder
In French
Mallow indienne
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
malva india
enebro chino
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
zimbro chinês
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
jałowiec chiński
In Latin
vitifolium
Chinese iuniperorum
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper 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
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
- Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper
Care of Indian Mallow and Chinese Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.