Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox bifida
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Phlox bifida, Phlox
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Phlox bifida
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Phlox bifida
indische Malve
In French
Phlox bifida
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Phlox bifida
malva india
In Greek
Phlox bifida
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Phlox bifida
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Phlox bifida
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Phlox bifida
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox bifida season is Spring and Indian Mallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox bifida is Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox bifida is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
Phlox bifida 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 Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow
Care of Phlox bifida and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Phlox bifida 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.