Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central Asia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
मुलैठी
In German
indische Malve
Lakritze
In French
Mallow indienne
réglisse
In Spanish
malva india
regaliz
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
alcaçuz
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
lukrecja
In Latin
vitifolium
liquorice
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Abutilon
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Liquorice
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Liquorice Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Liquorice 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
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Indian Mallow and Liquorice
Care of Indian Mallow and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.