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
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
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:
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
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
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.