Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In German
indische Malve
Liberty Apple
In French
Mallow indienne
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
malva india
manzana libertad
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
maçã liberdade
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Liberty Apple
In Latin
vitifolium
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liberty Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple 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
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple
Care of Indian Mallow and Liberty Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.