Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
अंजीर
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Feige
indische Malve
In French
figue
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
higo
malva india
In Greek
Σύκο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Figura
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Figa
Indyjski Mallow
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
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 Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow
Care of Kadota Fig and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Kadota Fig 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.