Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Japan
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
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
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Japanese Sedge
In German
indische Malve
japanische Segge
In French
Mallow indienne
Japanese carex
In Spanish
malva india
juncia japonesa
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
japoński turzyca
In Latin
vitifolium
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge 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 Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge
Care of Indian Mallow and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.