Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern United States
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use
Air freshner, Grown for shade
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, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
indische Malve
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Mallow indienne
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
malva india
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
vitifolium
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Malvaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia 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
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia
Care of Indian Mallow and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.