Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
World/Pandemic
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Loose, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lupinus
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
भारतीय मैलो
In German
lupine
indische Malve
In French
usine de lupin
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
planta de lupino
malva india
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Mallow indiana
In Polish
łubin roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Plinio herba
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Lupine and Indian Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Indian Mallow? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Indian Mallow. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Indian Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Indian Mallow has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lupine and Indian Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Lupine and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Indian Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lupine and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Lupine and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light 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 Lupine and Indian Mallow
Care of Lupine and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lupine 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.