Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
drowsiness
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
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
White Sapote
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
White Sapote
In German
indische Malve
White Sapote
In French
Mallow indienne
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
malva india
White Sapote
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
White Sapote
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
White Sapote
In Latin
vitifolium
White Sapote
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and White Sapote
Season and care of Indian Mallow and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and White Sapote Physical Information
Indian Mallow and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and White Sapote 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
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and White Sapote
Care of Indian Mallow and White Sapote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.