Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Moderate Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS parvifolia
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Lacebark Elm
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Lacebark Elm
indische Malve
In French
Lacebark Elm
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Lacebark Elm
malva india
In Greek
Lacebark Elm
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Lacebark Elm
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Lacebark Elm
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Lacebark Elm
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lacebark Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow
Care of Lacebark Elm and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lacebark Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lacebark Elm 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.