Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Gloriosoides Baker Lily, Speciosum Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
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
Needs more water during establishment, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize only when soil is poor, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Burns, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
Lilium speciosum
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Japanese Lily
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
जापानी लिली
In German
indische Malve
Pracht-Lilie
In French
Mallow indienne
Lily japonais
In Spanish
malva india
lirio japonés
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Ιαπωνικά κρίνος
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
lírio japonês
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
japoński lilia
In Latin
vitifolium
lilium Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily 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
Japanese Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Japanese Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily
Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Japanese Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.