Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Regular watering during dry periods
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Windmill Palm
In German
indische Malve
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Mallow indienne
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
malva india
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
vitifolium
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm 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
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm
Care of Indian Mallow and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.