Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Zoysia
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Zoysia
In German
indische Malve
Zoysia
In French
Mallow indienne
Zoysia
In Spanish
malva india
Zoysia
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Zoysia
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Zoysia
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Zoysia
In Latin
vitifolium
Zoysia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Abutilon
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Zoysia
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Zoysia is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Zoysia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zoysia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Zoysia is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Zoysia Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Zoysia physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Zoysia 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
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
- Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Zoysia
Care of Indian Mallow and Zoysia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.