Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
foothill woods, Hills, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
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
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Black
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acicular
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Galls, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Wasps
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Hypotensive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as an ingredient in coffee
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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
LIGUSTRUM japonicum
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Japanese Ligustrum
Waxleaf Ligustrum
Texas Privet
Waxleaf Privet
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Japanese Privet
In German
indische Malve
japanische Privet
In French
Mallow indienne
Privet japonaise
In Spanish
malva india
Privet japonesa
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Ιαπωνικά Privet
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Privet Xapanese
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Xapanese Privet
In Latin
vitifolium
Japanese Privet
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Privet height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet 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 Privet flower color: White
- Japanese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet
Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Japanese Privet pruning is done 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 Japanese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.