Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
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Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, 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 leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Cork Oak
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
कॉर्क ओक
In German
indische Malve
Kork Eiche
In French
Mallow indienne
Cork Oak
In Spanish
malva india
alcornoque
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
sobreiro
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Cork Oak
In Latin
vitifolium
sUBER
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Mirinae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Corn Oak
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Corn Oak Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Corn Oak 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
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Corn Oak
Care of Indian Mallow and Corn Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.