Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Sikalemen
In German
indische Malve
Zyklamen
In French
Mallow indienne
Cyclamen
In Spanish
malva india
Ciclamen
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Cíclame
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Cyklamen
In Latin
vitifolium
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Malvaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Cyclamen
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Indian Mallow and Cyclamen Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Cyclamen 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
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Cyclamen
Care of Indian Mallow and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.