Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
not available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Light Green
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
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Spot, Scale
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Unknown
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCASTE cochleata
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Lycaste Orchid, Shell-shaped Anther Lycaste
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Lycaste Orchid
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Lycaste Orchidee
indische Malve
In French
Lycaste orchidée
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Lycaste orquídea
malva india
In Greek
Lycaste ορχιδέα
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Lycaste orquídea
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Lycaste orchidea
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
braemii orchid
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Orchidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maxillarieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lycaste Orchid season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lycaste Orchid is Not Available and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lycaste Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Lycaste Orchid flower color: Orange, Yellow green, Gold and Light Green
Lycaste Orchid leaf color: Not Available
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 Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow
Care of Lycaste Orchid and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lycaste Orchid pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lycaste Orchid 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.