Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
World/Pandemic
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Red Buckeye
indische Malve
In French
Red Buckeye
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
malva india
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Red Buckeye
vitifolium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark 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 Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow
Care of Red Buckeye and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Buckeye 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.