Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use
Not Available
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
indische Malve
Virginia Pine
In French
Mallow indienne
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
malva india
Virginia pino
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Virginia Pine
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Virginia Pine
In Latin
vitifolium
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine 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
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine
Care of Indian Mallow and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.