Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
indische Malve
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Mallow indienne
Épazote
In Spanish
malva india
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
vitifolium
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea 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
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea
Care of Indian Mallow and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.