Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
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
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
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
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Strawberry Bush
In German
indische Malve
Strawberry Bush
In French
Mallow indienne
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
malva india
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
vitifolium
Classic Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Celastrales
Family
Malvaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush 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
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush
Care of Indian Mallow and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.