Indian Mallow

Herb Robert

About Indian Mallow and Herb Robert

Indian Mallow

Herb Robert

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Herbs

1.3 Origin

World/Pandemic

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

1.4 Types

Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras" Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"

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1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas

Shaded sites, Waste areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10

3-9

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9 - 1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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30.00 cm

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25.40 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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180.00 cm

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30.50 cm

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243.84 (About Acerola)

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze

Pink, Magenta, Rose

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Brown

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Red, Green, Dark Red

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Maple shaped

Arrowhead

2.4 Thorns

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

4.7 Pruning

Shape and thin as needed

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Not Available

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Insects

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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4% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.10 Self-Sowing

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63% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.11 Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

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5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

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6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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61% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

No Medicinal Use

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Culinary use

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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39% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

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35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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All Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.5 Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ABUTILON pictum

GERANIUM robertianum

7.2 Common Name

Redvein Abutilon Chinese-lantern Red Vein Indian Mallow

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

7.2.1 In Hindi

भारतीय मैलो

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

7.2.2 In German

indische Malve

Kraut Robert

7.2.3 In French

Mallow indienne

herbe à Robert

7.2.4 In Spanish

malva india

hierba de San Roberto

7.2.5 In Greek

Ινδικό Μολόχα

βότανο Robert

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Mallow indiana

erva robert

7.2.7 In Polish

Indyjski Mallow

herb robert

7.2.8 In Latin

vitifolium

Robertus herba

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Malvales

Geraniales

8.5 Family

Malvaceae

Geraniaceae

8.6 Genus

Abutilon

Geranium

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Malveae

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8.9 Subfamily

Malvoideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Indian Mallow and Herb Robert. Indian Mallow doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Mallow has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Herb Robert has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert

Season and care of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Indian Mallow and Herb Robert Physical Information

Indian Mallow and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert 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
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert

Care of Indian Mallow and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.