Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Diothonea, Auliza
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Epidendrum
In German
indische Malve
Epidendrum
In French
Mallow indienne
Epidendrum
In Spanish
malva india
Epidendrum
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Epidendrum
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Epidendrum
In Latin
vitifolium
Epidendrum
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Epidendrum
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Epidendrum Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Epidendrum 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
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Epidendrum
Care of Indian Mallow and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.