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About Indian Mallow and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Indian Mallow


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Shrub  
Shrub  

Origin
World/Pandemic  
Melanesia  

Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras" Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"  
-  

Number of Varieties
2  
99+
12  

Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
10-1  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Maple shaped  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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, Partial shade  

Pruning
Shape and thin as needed  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Insects  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Culinary use  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
Redvein Abutilon Chinese-lantern Red Vein Indian Mallow  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो  
Copperleaf  

In German
indische Malve  
Copperleaf  

In French
Mallow indienne  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
malva india  
copperleaf  

In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
Mallow indiana  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
Indyjski Mallow  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
vitifolium  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malvales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Malvaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Abutilon  
Acalypha  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Malveae  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
Malvoideae  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
200  
99+
462  
99+

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Properties of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Indian Mallow and Copperleaf. Indian Mallow doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Mallow has allergic reactions like and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf

Season and care of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Indian Mallow and Copperleaf Physical Information

Indian Mallow and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf

Care of Indian Mallow and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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