Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Silver dust
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
डस्टी मिलर
In German
indische Malve
Dusty Miller
In French
Mallow indienne
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
malva india
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Dusty Miller
In Latin
vitifolium
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller 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
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller
Care of Indian Mallow and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.