Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Australia
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
when new, water every week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Swordfern
In German
indische Malve
Sword Fern
In French
Mallow indienne
Epée Fern
In Spanish
malva india
helecho espada
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
espada Fern
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Miecz Fern
In Latin
vitifolium
Fern gladio
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Malvales
Polypodiales
Family
Malvaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Swordfern
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Swordfern Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Swordfern 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
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Swordfern
Care of Indian Mallow and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.