Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-15
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
H1, H2, 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
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow 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
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Clove
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
लौंग
In German
indische Malve
Nelke
In French
Mallow indienne
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
malva india
Clavo
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
dente de alho
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Ząbek
In Latin
vitifolium
Castanea
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Clove
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Clove Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Clove 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
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Clove
Care of Indian Mallow and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.