Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Bacterial fruit blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use
Cosmetics, Culinary use
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CITRUS sinensis 'Washington'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Navel Orange, Washington Navel Orange
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
संतरा
In German
indische Malve
Navel Orange
In French
Mallow indienne
Navel Orange
In Spanish
malva india
Naranja de ombligo o «navel»
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Navel Orange
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Navel Orange
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Pomarańcza
In Latin
vitifolium
Apelsīns
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Navel Orange
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Navel Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Navel Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Navel Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Navel Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Navel Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Navel Orange Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Navel Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Navel Orange height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Navel Orange 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
Navel Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Navel Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Navel Orange
Care of Indian Mallow and Navel Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Navel Orange 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 Navel Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
