Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Red, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Culinary use
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Forest Pansy Redbud
In German
indische Malve
Forest Pansy Redbud
In French
Mallow indienne
gainier du Canada
In Spanish
malva india
Cercis canadensis
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Forest Pansy Redbud
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Forest Pansy Redbud
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
In Latin
vitifolium
Forest Pansy Redbud
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud 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
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
- Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud
Care of Indian Mallow and Forest Pansy Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.