Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
SABAL yapa
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Huano, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
हुआन
In German
indische Malve
Huan
In French
Mallow indienne
Huan
In Spanish
malva india
Huan
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Huan
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Huan
In Latin
vitifolium
Huano
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Huano
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Huano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Huano Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Huano 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
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Huano
Care of Indian Mallow and Huano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.