Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Africa
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
indische Malve
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Mallow indienne
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
malva india
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
vitifolium
CHARTA
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Malvaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus 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
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Indian Mallow and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.