Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
World/Pandemic
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Laelia
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Laelia
indische Malve
In French
Laelia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Laelia
malva india
In Greek
Laelia
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Laelia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Laelia
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Laelia
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Malveae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Laelia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Laelia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia 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 Laelia and Indian Mallow
Care of Laelia and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Laelia 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.