Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
TAGETES patula
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
French Marigold
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
फ्रेंच गेंदा
In German
indische Malve
Französisch Marigold
In French
Mallow indienne
Marigold français
In Spanish
malva india
Marigold francés
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Γαλλικά Marigold
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Marigold Francês
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
francuski Marigold
In Latin
vitifolium
French Zinnia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and French Marigold
Season and care of Indian Mallow and French Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and French Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for French Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Marigold is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and French Marigold Physical Information
Indian Mallow and French Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas French Marigold height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and French Marigold 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
French Marigold flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Dark Red and Orange Red
- French Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and French Marigold
Care of Indian Mallow and French Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and French Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
