Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaesthesia
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Container
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
New Zealand Flax
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
New Zealand flax
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Neuseeländer Flachs
indische Malve
In French
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
New Zealand flax
malva india
In Greek
New Zealand flax
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Nowa Zelandia lnu
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
New Zealand flax
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow
Season and care of New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow Physical Information
New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow are as follows:
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
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 New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow
Care of New Zealand Flax and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax 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.