Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Hybrid origin
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
African Blue Lily
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Sky Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Botrytis Blight, fungus, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
Employed in herbal medicine
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Umbrella'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Lily of the Nile
In German
indische Malve
Lily of the Nile
In French
Mallow indienne
Lily of the Nile
In Spanish
malva india
Lirio del Nilo
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Lily του Νείλου
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Lily of the Nile
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Lily of the Nile
In Latin
vitifolium
Lilium Nili
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Asparagales
Family
Malvaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Agapanthoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily of the Nile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Nile is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lily of the Nile is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lily of the Nile height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile 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
Lily of the Nile flower color: Sky Blue and Blue Violet
- Lily of the Nile leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile
Care of Indian Mallow and Lily of the Nile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Lily of the Nile pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Nile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.