Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
India, Nepal
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use
Culinary use, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
पीले अदरक
In German
indische Malve
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Mallow indienne
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
malva india
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
żółty Ginger
In Latin
vitifolium
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Malvaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger 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
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger
Care of Indian Mallow and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.