Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
San Pedro
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
सैन पेड्रो
In German
indische Malve
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Mallow indienne
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
malva india
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Wachuma
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
vitifolium
San Pedro
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and San Pedro
Season and care of Indian Mallow and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and San Pedro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and San Pedro Physical Information
Indian Mallow and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and San Pedro 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
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Indian Mallow and San Pedro
Care of Indian Mallow and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.