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About Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe


About Kalanchoe and Indian Mallow


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual or Biennial   

Type
Shrub   
Flowering Plants, Shrub   

Origin
World/Pandemic   
Not Available   

Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras" Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"   
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   

Number of Varieties
2   
99+
117   
39

Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas   
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10   
Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Maple shaped   
Oval with toothed margin   

Thorns
No   
Not Available   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Not Available   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Not Available   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Not Available   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Not Available   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Moderate   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Not Available   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Not Available   

Pruning
Shape and thin as needed   
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Insects   
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Shade areas, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Not Available   

Showy Bark
No   
Not Available   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Not Available   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Not Available   

Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds   
Bees, Butterflies   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
breathing problems, sneezing   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Food for insects, Very little waste   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Bark, Fruits   

Other Uses
Culinary use   
Making Perfumes, 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   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum   
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   

Common Name
Redvein Abutilon Chinese-lantern Red Vein Indian Mallow   
Kalanchoe   

In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो   
Kalanchoe   

In German
indische Malve   
Kalanchoe   

In French
Mallow indienne   
Kalanchoe   

In Spanish
malva india   
Kalanchoe   

In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα   
Kalanchoe   

In Portuguese
Mallow indiana   
Kalanchoe   

In Polish
Indyjski Mallow   
Kalanchoe   

In Latin
vitifolium   
Kalanchoe   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Angiosperms   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Malvales   
Rosales   

Family
Malvaceae   
Crassulaceae   

Genus
Abutilon   
Kalanchoe   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Malveae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Malvoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
200   
99+
117   
99+

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Properties of Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe. Indian Mallow doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Mallow has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe

Season and care of Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.

Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe Physical Information

Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe are as follows:

Care of Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe

Care of Indian Mallow and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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