Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
indische Malve
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Mallow indienne
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
malva india
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
vitifolium
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Not Available
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Malvaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood 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
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Indian Mallow and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.