Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
River side, Riverbanks
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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 branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Not Available
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
इलेगनस
In German
indische Malve
Elaeagnus
In French
Mallow indienne
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
malva india
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Elaeagnus
In Latin
vitifolium
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus 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
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus
Care of Indian Mallow and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.