Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Plum
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In German
Pflaume
indische Malve
In French
prune
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
ciruela
malva india
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
ameixa
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Śliwka
Indyjski Mallow
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Plum and Indian Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Indian Mallow? We provide you with everything About Plum and Indian Mallow. Plum has thorns and Indian Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Indian Mallow has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching 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 Plum and Indian Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Plum and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Indian Mallow season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Plum and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Plum flower color: Pink and White
Plum leaf color: 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 Plum and Indian Mallow
Care of Plum and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.