Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
World/Pandemic
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
भारतीय मैलो
In German
japanische Blaubeere
indische Malve
In French
bleuet japonais
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
malva india
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Japoński borówki
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
vitifolium
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Malvales
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Elaeocarpus
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
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
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.