Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Caribbean
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use
Not Available
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, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Fuchsia
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
फ्यूशिया
In German
indische Malve
Fuchsie
In French
Mallow indienne
Fuchsia
In Spanish
malva india
Fucsia
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
φουξία
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Fúcsia
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Fuksja
In Latin
vitifolium
Fuchsia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Malvaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Fuchsia
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Fuchsia Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Fuchsia 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
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Fuchsia
Care of Indian Mallow and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.