Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Limequat
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Limequat
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Limequat
indische Malve
In French
Limequat
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Limequat
malva india
In Greek
Limequat
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Limequat
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Limequat
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Limequat
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Limequat and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Limequat and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Limequat and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat 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 Limequat and Indian Mallow
Care of Limequat and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.