Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
भारतीय मैलो
In German
japanische Segge
indische Malve
In French
Japanese carex
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
malva india
In Greek
japanische Segge
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Mallow indiana
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Sedge Italica
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Sedge and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
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 Sedge and Indian Mallow
Care of Japanese Sedge and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.