Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Kaki
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Kaki
indische Malve
In French
Plaqueminier
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
malva india
In Greek
Kaki
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Kaki
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Indyjski Mallow
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kaki and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Kaki and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaki and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Kaki and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
Kaki leaf color: 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 Kaki and Indian Mallow
Care of Kaki and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Kaki 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.